HW Ch. 7 & 8 Guided Questions & Vocab

Ch. 7, Sec. 1
Vocab:  Nativism, anarchists, Eugenics, Ku Klux Klan, flapper, Fundamentalism, evolution, creationism, speakeasies
Essential Question:  How did the 20s exemplify a clash of old versus new ideas? 
1.  In what ways did Americans exhibit racists and anti-immigrant feelings during the 1920s?

2.  How did values change during the 1920s?

3.  In what ways were religious traditions and beliefs challenged?

4.  How did Prohibition impact society?

Summary:  Response to Essential Question

Ch. 7, Sec 2
Vocab:  mass media
Essential Question:  How were cultural changes reflected in the arts and popular culture? 
1.  How did art and literature reflect the changing attitudes and ideas of the 1920s?

2.  What were new forms of entertainment of the 20s and how did did they impact society? 
Summary:  Response to Essential Question

Ch. 7, Sec. 3
Vocab:  Great Migration, Harlem Renaissance, jazz
Essential Question:  How did a distinct African American culture impact America? 
1.  What unique themes did Harlem Renaissance writer's address?

2.  How did black musicians and actors contribute to the Harlem Renaissance? 

3.  How did African Americans impact politics during the 1920s?

4.  What was Marcus Garvey's message and solution to combat racism and segregation?

Summary:  Response to Essential Question

Ch. 8, Sec. 2
Vocab:  mass production, assembly line, open shop
Essential Question:  How did an improved economy impact American society?
1.  How did new technology and new ideas transform our consumer culture and society? (Ex:  automobiles, airplanes, new products, radio industry?)

2.  How did buying on credit and advertising make Americans into a consumer society?

3.  How were farmers impacted by new technology tariffs and the economy?

Summary:  Response to Essential Question