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The United States in the 1920s
America in the 1920s was the setting for intense conflicts, which were largely cultural. Think of the
decade as a very long game of tug-of-war, which interestingly enough, was an Olympic sport for the last time
in 1920. As you read through these documents, analyze images, and watch video clips, identify the major
sources of disagreement, as well as the major trends of the decade.
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What do you think was the GREATEST source of tension in the 1920s? (Think of competing
groups/ideas/locations that could encompass several areas of tension)
Choose THREE of the documents or images of which to complete a HIPP analysis.
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Trends of the 1920s
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Create a thesis statement that answers each of the following prompts. They need to contain analysis and
an appropriate level of specificity.
Explain the major causes and consequences for the cultural conflicts of the 1920’s in the United States.
Evaluate the extent to which the 1920’s were a cultural turning point in American History.