1.  What was the 18 th Amendment?  Was prohibition effective? Why or why not?  What is a speakeasy?  What was the 21 st Amendment?  What is suffrage?  THINKER: What is evolution? What does the theory of evolution challenge? BELLWORK

2. Religious Tensions  Many Americans did not agree with certain changes in society, especially the challenge of traditional beliefs.  Challenges of traditionalism came from: 1.Science and technology played a larger role in everyday life 2.War and problems of society caused people to question God’s existence 3.Some argued that the bible contained contradictions and historical inaccuracies.  Led to tensions between fundamentalists and evolutionists.

3. 1. Why were American modernists challenging traditionalism? (3 reasons!) 2. Describe the tension between fundamentalists and evolutionists in the 1920’s. 3. What was the Scopes Trial? 4. THINKER: Why do you think it took women so long to get the right to vote?

4. Religious Tensions Fundamentalism Evolution  Strong adherence to any set of beliefs  Religious traditionalist values that supported Christian ideas  God inspired the bible and should be interpreted literally  Human beings and all other living species develop over time from simpler life forms  Based on science  Challenges religious viewpoints

5. The Scopes Trial  In 1925, a Tennessee law banned the teaching of evolution.  John T. Scopes, a science teacher, said this was unconstitutional and violated his personal and religious freedom.  He violated the law and was arrested for teaching evolution.  This began the case known as The Scopes Trial. (or The Monkey Trial)

6. The Scopes Trial  The 10-day trial created huge publicity.  Scopes was found guilty and fined $100.  Created more clash between rural and urban sectors

7. William Jennings Bryan Clarence Darrow Darrow represented Scopes and fought for freedom of speech. Bryan was a fundamentalist and bible expert.

11. Discussion Questions  On a sheet of paper, answer the following questions …..  In YOUR opinion:  What side do you support? Explain!  Did Scopes have the right to teach evolution?  Should Scopes have received a different punishment?  Why do you think this court case was such a big deal?

12. Women’s Suffrage  As WWI came to an end, women still did not have the right to vote.  Why do you think it is taking so long for women to obtain suffrage?

13. Women’s Suffrage  Women obtained the right to vote in 1920 with the passing of the 19 th amendment.  Only 35% of women went to the polls and voted in 1920. ◦ Lived in rural areas ◦ Family discouraged it ◦ Not comfortable  By 1928, there were 145 women in 38 state legislatures.

14. 1920’s Women  The flapper symbolized a modern woman who challenged traditional gender roles.  She was rebellious, independent, and carefree.  The flapper also patented a new fashion for women.

16. Other Random 1920’s Facts  Well known inventions of the decade were Kleenex, zippers, and band-aids.  The average yearly income was $1,236. In the year 2000 it was $28,272.  The population of the US was 106,521,537 people. In the year 2000 it was 281,421,906 people.  The most popular cartoon characters were Mickey Mouse, Little Orphan Annie, and Felix the Cat.

17. 1920’s SLANG Applesauce What you say when you are angry: “Oh, Applesauce!” Jake OK “Everything is Jake” Moll A gangster’s girlfriend The Big Cheese The most important person; the boss.