1920S

Which of the following was a social change that came from the Harlem Renaissance, African-American migration, women’s suffrage, and Prohibition?

• Increased participation of African-Americans in the literary and arts scene

• Decrease in alcohol consumption nationwide

• Greater political representation for women

• All of the above

How did the Great Migration impact American society during the 1920s?

• It contributed to an increase in organized crime.

• It resulted in greater competition for jobs and housing in the North.

• It led to the decreased enforcement of discriminatory laws in the South.

• It created a fear of communist infiltration inside the federal government.

What was the Harlem Renaissance?

• A cultural, social, and artistic explosion centered in Harlem, New York, in the 1920s

• A political movement in the 1960s for African American rights

• A jazz music festival held in Harlem in the early 20th century

• A famous battle that took place in Harlem during the American Civil War

How did the Great Migration impact the Harlem Renaissance?

• It led to a decline in African-American cultural expressions.

• It had no significant impact on the Harlem Renaissance.

• It contributed to the vibrancy and growth of African-American culture and arts.

• It caused the Harlem Renaissance to be postponed.

After completing a 6-Word Memoir about each of the entertainers on this slide, use the space below to summarize what you learned about the Harlem Renaissance.

Highlight the opening question Langston Hughes asks in his poem, and then use the space below to explain how it connects to the history we have studied.

How did World War I impact the women’s suffrage movement?

• It had no significant impact on the movement.

• It temporarily halted the movement due to national focus on the war.

• It significantly accelerated the movement as women took on roles traditionally held by men.

• It led to a decline in the movement as women's roles were strictly limited to domestic spheres.

How did the lives of women change in the 1920s?

• They gained the right to vote

• Their lives remained largely unchanged

• They were primarily involved in domestic tasks

• All of the above

How does this description of women in the 1920s tell us about how women’s roles were changing?

• It highlights their increasing participation in the workforce.

• It shows their roles remained largely unchanged.

• It emphasizes their involvement in political movements.

• It indicates a shift towards more domestic responsibilities.

What was Prohibition?

• A period of legal enforcement of alcohol production, importation, and sale

• A social movement against the consumption of alcoholic beverages

• A law that prohibited the use of automobiles on Sundays

• An economic policy to reduce the importation of luxury goods