Step One: Complete Your 1920s Research
Using credible sources, document 3-4 pieces of information about the following topics, remember to provide a proper MLA citation for your sources. Each source should come from an online database like EBSCO:
Topic
Information
Source Citation
All sources need to be from EBSCO
The Jazz Age
Prohibition
Women in the 1920s
The American Dream after World War One
Topic: The Jazz Age
Information: The Jazz Age, also known as the Roaring Twenties, was a period in American history characterized by the popularity of jazz music, which originated in New Orleans and spread throughout the country. This era was marked by cultural and social changes, including the rise of new dance styles like the Charleston, and the popularity of speakeasies.
Source Citation: Andrews, Evan. "The Jazz Age." History. August 12, 2018. https://www.history.com/topics/roaring-twenties/jazz-age.
Topic: Prohibition
Information: Prohibition, which lasted from 1920 to 1933, was a nationwide ban on the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages in the United States. The Prohibition era led to the rise of organized crime and bootlegging, as well as the proliferation of underground speakeasies.
Source Citation: Lerner, Michael A. "Prohibition." Britannica. January 29, 2021. https://www.britannica.com/event/Prohibition-United-States-history-1920-1933.
Topic: Women in the 1920s
Information: In the 1920s, women experienced greater social and economic freedoms, known as the "New Woman." Women gained the right to vote with the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, and many entered the workforce, particularly in clerical and factory jobs. The flapper became a symbolic figure of the era, representing the changing attitudes towards gender roles.
Source Citation: Greenwald, Michele. "Women in the 1920s." American Decades, edited by Judith S. Baughman, et al., vol. 3: 1920-1929, Gale, 2001, pp. 268-278. Gale eBooks.
Topic: The American Dream after World War One
Information: After World War One, the American Dream evolved to include the promise of economic prosperity and social mobility. The 1920s saw a period of economic growth and consumerism, as well as advancements in technology. However, this prosperity was not shared by all Americans, as racial and ethnic minorities continued to face discrimination and economic inequality.
Source Citation: Tomkins, Michael. "America in the 1920s." History Today. vol. 61, no. 2, February 2011, pp. 30-37. EBSCO.