1920’s Questions

In this global studies worksheet, learners read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 8 short answer questions and write a thematic essay about the 1920's and World War I.

In this 1920's America activity, students read assigned textbook pages about the decade and respond to 47 short answer questions.

Music and culture are intimately linked. Ask your learners to find connections between jazz and the culture of the 1920s though a jigsaw activity and writing assignment. All pupils read one of three articles and get together in mixed...

Eleventh graders discover the impact of advertising in 1920's America. In this 20th century history activity, 11th graders complete KNU charts as they research marketing techniques that were used during the decade to promote consumerism.

Eleventh graders explore works of the Lost Generation writers of the 1920's. In this American literature lesson, 11th graders analyze provided selections from Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald and then respond to a writing prompt...

How did the Charleston reflect the culture of the 1920s? To find the answer, class members are taught the dance, read an essay by Albert Haim entitled, “The Charleston in the 1920s: the Dance, the Composers, and the Recordings,” and...

In this 20th century U.S. history instructional activity, students read articles about Mass Culture and 1920's America. Students then respond to 25 short answer questions.  

Music, writing, and activism all tell the story of history! The resource uses these elements and more in a presentation to discuss the Jazz Age and Harlem Renaissance. Your class views biographies, discusses important events, and...

Students investigate the anti-lynching campaign of the NAACP in the 1920's. For this human rights lesson, students prepare for and participate in a simulated debate of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill that was presented to Congress.

Middle schoolers examine American life in the 1920's. In this American history instructional activity, students analyze primary sources available from the Library of Congress. Middle schoolers analyze primary images and documents...