1.  Why was America so prosperous during the 1920’s?  How did the automobile effect America’s economy?  What was the general trend of companies in the 1920’s?  What was the American Plan?  What is suffrage?  THINKER: What is evolution? What does the theory of evolution challenge? BELLWORK

2. Women’s Suffrage  As WWI came to an end, women still did not have the right to vote.  You are going to learn about women’s suffrage and their fight to pass a constitutional amendment.  As you read, answer the questions on your own sheet of paper.  Be ready to discuss!

3. 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.

4. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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

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

16. 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?