1. 1920’s Traditional Vs Modern Values

2. 1920’s Traditional Vs Modern Values
Prohibition:
Time in U.S. history where alcohol was illegal as a result of the 18th Amendment
18th Amendment
Prohibited the “manufacture, sale, or transport of intoxicating liquors.”
Attempt by the government to legislate morality.
Volstead Act: defined “intoxicating liquors” as both wine and beer
Bootlegging and speakeasies become popular
Organized crime and violence lead to the passage of the 21st amendment ending prohibition.

3. 1920’s Traditional Vs Modern Values
Fundamentalist
People who believed the bible should be taken literally.
The Scopes Trial
Teacher in Tennessee was arrested for teach evolution to his student.
Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were the layers.
He was convicted and fined 100 dollars.
Significant because it tested fundamental values against modern values in the U.S.

4. 1920’s Traditional Vs Modern Values
Changing roles for women
19th Amendment
New Technologies lead to new jobs and leisure time
Flappers: women who were lipstick an short hair, and shorter dresses. Symbolized the changing role of women.
Margret Sanger

5. 1920’s Traditional Vs Modern Values
The Lost Generation
A group of young writers who reject materialism believing the search for wealth would lead to downfall
The increase in leisure time lead to the development of Hollywood and professional sports.

6. Writing Assignment
Imagine you are a junior in high school in Write a short argument (1 paragraph) defending either traditional values or the contemporary values of the 1920’s.