AP US History Mrs. Norris 6th hour Sample DBQ Response to demonstrate document integration Prompt The 1920s were a period of tension between new and changing attitudes on the one hand and traditional values and nostalgia on the other. What led to the tension between old and new AND in what ways was the tension manifested The firestorm of the Great War revealed an American society rife with conflict and opposing values. Americans reacted to the legacy of the war with new political doctrines‚ contentious
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Fashion of the Jazz Age In the 1920’s‚ fashion for all ages saw a dramatic change and began an evolution towards fashion today. Throughout history‚ evolution in fashion has corresponded with changes in culture and values. After WWI‚ a large cultural shift was seen in America. The new ideas and values that emerged were reflected in the new fashion trends of the era. In the 1920’s‚ women’s fashion reflected a growth in their independence‚ men’s fashion evolved to reflect the new aspects of a more casual
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Evaluation of Sources This investigation will explore the question: To what extent did the emergence of the flapper in the 1920’s effect women’s social equality? Specifically the 1920’s to early 1930’s and the transformation of the social role women. To answer the question two sources were evaluated‚ Posing a Threat: Flappers‚ Chorus Girls‚ and Other Brazen Performers of the American 1920s and The History of the Flapper‚ Part 1: A Call for Freedom. The two sources provide information about the social changes
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Individual Research Paper This research paper involves selecting an important event or person related to media. Then‚ research this event to write an academic research paper. Option 1: Media Event This paper will discuss (1) the historical details of the media event itself‚ (2) the importance of this event or object at the time‚ and (3) the cultural impact that this event had on society in general‚ the development of mass media‚ and on contemporary American life. (Sample topics: the first
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medicine occurred in the 1920s. Some of the amazing discoveries were insulin for the treatment of diabetes‚ the Band-Aid for healing wounds‚ and the iron lung for the treatment of polio. To keep up with these new medicines and treatments‚ the medical universities had to revamp their entry requirements and curriculum. Health insurance was developed to help defray the increase in costs of seeking medical treatment. The advancements during the 1920s in the medical
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The youth of the 1920s were flamboyant with their own way of dressing‚ speaking and acting. If you look at the Jazz Age‚ you might say they were rebellious‚ materialistic and obviously disrespectful. Today’s youth may be described in the same manner or youth from any generation for that matter. The youth from the past and present tend to hold celebrities in high esteem. They watch the movies‚ play video games and want to imitate the hairstyles‚ make-up and dress of these characters they see portrayed
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AP US History 16 February 2013 1920’s Culture The national American culture during the 1920s was shaped by advertising‚ entertainment and mass production. People began to realize the impact and importance of advertising on society and that by improving it‚ the people could learn and become more advanced and want more of the new technological advances. Also‚ the forms of entertainment changed and improved and people began spending more time and money on these new concepts. Finally‚ mass production
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DID THE 1920S ROAR? Mary Haj Ms. Murray CHC2D1 October 28 2012 When people think of the 1920’s they think of a time of prosperity. Although due to Canadians not experiencing greater levels of equality the 1920’s did not in fact roar. The injustice felt by the Native people was a direct result of inequality and discrimination by the Canadian government. According to ‘A Day at Indian Residential Schools In Canada’ living in these Residential schools was a complete nightmare. Only 2 hours of
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1 Mr. Saccullo 8th grade Social Studies DBQ on the Roaring Twenties Historical Context The Great War was over and America’s sons returned home having witnessed the horrors of war. The survivors brought tales of great battles‚ death‚ cabarets‚ new foods‚ dance and the wonderment of Paris with its grand boulevards. Upon their arrival‚ the soldiers were astonished to see that America too had been changed by the war. Women’s fashion‚ appearance and attitudes had changed as they rallied and protested
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The 1920’s were very eventful‚ but there is one way to sum it up. Americans wanted life to return to how it was before‚ back to normal. It was after the first major world war‚ and people were filled with suspicion. Americans felt threatened by people with different views‚ especially by communists and anarchists. Workers went on strike‚ feeling underpaid and mistreated. They also formed unions with the. Many African Americans moved from the more rural south to the north; this was the Great Migration
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