The Jazz Age and The Great Depression History of the Modern World The Jazz Age and The Great Depression Mrs. McArthur Walsingham Academy Room 111

Section 1: Postwar Social Changes, pp. 884-889 Witness History Audio: The Jazz Age How does Zelda Fitzgerald describe a flapper? Changes in Society After World War I In the twenties, many Americans were ready for a more carefree existence. Others rallied against the trend and pushed Prohibition through Congress. Jazz became the soundtrack in the underground world of speakeasies and flappers. Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals. After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “How does Zelda Fitzgerald describe a flapper?” (rebellious, adventurous) When showing Color Transparency 168, discuss the meaning of the painting’s title. Then use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion. Note Taking Transparency 166 F. Scott Fitzgerald with Zelda, 1921

Section 1: Postwar Social Changes The New Literature The postwar years ushered in many original works of literature. It was a time of experimentation with language and structure. Some writers—such as Virginia Woolf and James Joyce—employed stream of consciousness. Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and other African American writers in Harlem told about the experiences of a people who had not been heard from. New Scientific Theories In the early 20th century, scientists made many breakthroughs that would greatly advance their fields. Marie Curie and others worked with radioactivity; Albert Einstein developed his theory of relativity; Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin; and Sigmund Freud pioneered psychoanalysis. Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals. After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “How does Zelda Fitzgerald describe a flapper?” (rebellious, adventurous) When showing Color Transparency 168, discuss the meaning of the painting’s title. Then use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion.

Section 1: Postwar Social Changes Modern Art and Architecture Art moved away from the traditional in the early 1900s. Some of the new styles were called fauvism, cubism, abstract, dadaism, and surrealism. Architects also rejected the work of the past and began to work with glass, steel, and concrete structures (in the Bauhaus school) and with materials and designs that blended with the environment (Frank Lloyd Wright). Color Transparency 168: The Persistence of Memory, by Salvador Dali Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals. After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “How does Zelda Fitzgerald describe a flapper?” (rebellious, adventurous) When showing Color Transparency 168, discuss the meaning of the painting’s title. Then use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion. Looking Ahead The growing sense of hope and relief that came after World War I would soon be devastated by an economic crisis. Progress Monitoring Transparency

Color Transparency 168: The Persistence of Memory, Salvador Dali The horrors and violence of WWI made strong impressions on many artists. In response, they began to explore the realm of dreams, or unconscious thought. They were known as surrealists. This painting by Dali (1904-1989) is one of the most famous examples of surrealism. Dali described his paintings as “handmade dream photographs.” What does surreal mean? What message might Dali be sending in depicting “melting time?” In what ways is this work a “handmade dream photograph?” What does his title mean?

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The Rise of Totalitarianism Section 2: The Western Democracies Stumble, pp 891-897 Witness History Audio: Brother Can You Spare a Dime? Summarize the message of the song. Politics in the Postwar World After the war, Europe faced economic instability as jobs were scarce and cities were ravaged. These factors led to political unrest. The U.S. was not affected so much economically, but was uneasy about the radical ideas immigrants might bring in, so it limited immigration from Europe. Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals. After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “How would you paraphrase the song?” (Answers will vary.) When showing Color Transparency 169, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion. Note Taking Transparency 167A

Section 2: The Western Democracies Stumble Postwar Foreign Policy Peace seemed fragile after the war. France wanted to weaken Germany by enforcing the Treaty of Versailles, while Britain wanted to lesson the treaty’s effect on Germany. Many countries agreed to reduce their navies, and the League of Nations worked toward stopping aggression. Yet when Japan was allowed to invade Manchuria, other dictators took note. Postwar Economics While Europe struggled to return to a steady peacetime economy, the U.S. emerged as the economic leader. Affluent America bolstered Europe’s recovery. Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals. After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “How would you paraphrase the song?” (Answers will vary.) When showing Color Transparency 169, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion. France’s Maginot Line

Section 2: The Western Democracies Stumble The Great Depression The U.S. stock market crashed in 1929, ushering in the Great Depression. This was a global economic crisis that closed businesses and left behind many jobless, homeless, starving people. Witness History Video: The Plow that Broke the Plains (1936) Note Taking Transparency 167B Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals. After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “How would you paraphrase the song?” (Answers will vary.) When showing Color Transparency 169, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion. 13-year-old sharecropper

What caused the “Dust Bowl” Disaster? The Plow that Broke the Plains (1936) According to this government-produced film, what caused the Dust Bowl disaster? Consider the social, natural, and political (including international) circumstances. Analyze the point of view of this primary source.

What caused the “Dust Bowl” Disaster? The Plow that Broke the Plains (1936) The “Great Plains” encompassed 400 million acres. Name 8 of the 10 states identified in this film.

What caused the “Dust Bowl” Disaster? The Plow that Broke the Plains (1936) What international circumstances spurred the agricultural development of the “Great Plains?”

Section 2: The Western Democracies Stumble The Democracies React to the Depression The governments of Britain, France, and the United States struggled to help their people. President Roosevelt’s New Deal programs went a long way toward helping suffering Americans. Political radicals gained ground during this difficult time. Color Transparency 169: WPA Mural Progress Monitoring Transparency Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals. After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “How would you paraphrase the song?” (Answers will vary.) When showing Color Transparency 169, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion. Breaking the Prairie Grant Wood, WPA Iowa State University Library

Color Transparency 169: WPA Mural During the Great Depression, the Work Projects Administration (WPA) provided jobs for almost 9 Million workers, including many artists. Murals were a popular art form, usually create to grace post offices, schools and other public buildings. Artists were employed to depict scenes from daily life in America. Others illustrated local history. During the Great Depression, the Work Projects Administration (WPA) provided jobs for almost 9 Million workers, including many artists. Murals were a popular art form, usually create t grace post offices, schools and other public buildings. Artists were employed to depict scenes from daily life in America. Others illustrated local history.

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Assignment 1 (in-class) Study PP slides of Class Notes. Answer 3 questions based on pictures’ captions as well as the Thinking Critically questions of the Infographic, pp 886. Read Pablo Picasso, pp 890 and answer, Thinking Critically.

Assignment 1-2 (due 2/8) Read text, pp. 884-889, identifying 8 new terms and answering 4 Checkpoint questions. Auto-Test

Assignment 3: due 2/9 Read text, pp. 891-897, identifying new terms and answering Checkpoint questions. Study PP slides Class Notes and Assignments. Answer questions beneath captions for section 2. Take Section Auto-test

Assignments 4-5 (due Mon. 2/13) Read text, pp. 904-911 identifying new terms and answering checkpoint questions. Read PP notes Print study aides, Chp. 28 NoteTaking Organizers and Section Summaries Note: Ninotchka: Watch optional, SCA movie on TCM, Sat. 2/18, 12:00 PM (Write a short essay based on notes from film due by email 2/19) Notes list key details of film that reflect course definition of totalitarianism and factual realities of Russia, c. late 30s.

Assignment 1 (due 2/14) Read film review: Mission to Moscow Answer questions beneath captions for section 4. Complete map skills, pp. 907 Take Section Auto-test

Assignment 2:due 2/15 Read text, pp. 898-902, identifying 5 new terms and answering 3 Checkpoint questions. Take Section Auto-test. No Homework over Presidents’ Day Weekend!