Explain how the increased availability of credit affected consumer culture in the 1920s.

Credit allowed more people to purchase consumer goods, contributing to a culture of spending and debt.

Describe ONE way the Harlem Renaissance influenced American society during the 1920s.

It challenged racial stereotypes and celebrated African-American culture and identity.

How did immigration laws passed in the 1920s reflect the social anxieties of the time?

The laws restricted immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe and Asia, reflecting fears of foreigners and a desire to maintain a perceived American identity.

Roaring 20s: Winners And Losers Lesson Plan for 8th Grade

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Objective

I can analyze how economic changes in the 1920s affected different groups of people.

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Key concepts

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The 1920s saw a rise in consumer culture fueled by credit, but this prosperity was not shared equally, with the wealthiest 5% controlling more income than the bottom 60%.
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The Harlem Renaissance was a celebration of African-American culture that sought to reject stereotypes and prejudice.
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Immigration restrictions in the 1920s, like the laws passed in 1921 and 1924, were influenced by fears of radicalism and pseudo-scientific ideas about race, drastically reducing immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe and completely forbidding Asians.

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Practice

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Which of the following best describes the U.S. government's approach to business regulation during the 1920s?

Identify TWO specific groups of people who did NOT experience the widespread prosperity of the 1920s, and explain why they were excluded.

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“Describe one way the economic changes in the 1920s helped some Americans and one way it hurt other Americans. Provide specific examples from the video.”

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