Worksheet and Collage of the 20s
Pay attention to:
Clothing, hairstyles, etc.
Music
Dance styles
Catch phrases/words
Technology: cars, radio, film, etc.
Furniture, housing, etc.
Morals
Attitudes
Etiquette
Internet Links
This is an encompassing website on the 1920s. Please be advised, I have not
been able to check all of the links for accuracy. You will need to cross
reference any information you use from any of the sites.
Jazz Age Culture
This site give a fairly good overview of Prohibition.
Prohibition
This link gives a brief overview of the changing role of women in the
1920's. At this time, this wikipedia entry is correct.
Women were taking strides in moving up the ladder of social status, changing
gender roles. This is a revolution that has taken place over the better part
of a century and continues to this day.
The New Woman
The United States was under going a reconfiguration with many different
catalysts in the beginning of the 20th century. America experienced culture
shock.
Immigration, Restrictions, and Discrimination
A brief introduction to the rise of radio and movies in American culture in
the 1920s.
The Formation of Modern American Mass Culture
The rise of the automobile and consumerism in American culture in the 1920s.
The Consumer Economy and Mass Entertainment
An interesting little site that gives brief histories of appliances, radios,
automobiles, and movies in the 1920s.
The Roaring Twentites in brief
Popular music from the 1920s. Some audio clips included on site.
Flapper Music
Shall we dance?
How to do the Charleston
Shall we dance some more? Other popular dances including the jitterbug, the
lindy hop, and East Coast swing.
History of some popular dances
Direct from a flapper. The following article by Ellen Welles Page appeared
in Outlook magazine on December 6, 1922. The illustrations which accompany
this piece did not accompany the original article, but are added here for
your viewing pleasure. Also, please note: the term "make love" meant
to "sweet talk" someone in the 1920's - it did not have it's current meaning.
Language, like fashions and music, has also changed over time.
A Flapper's Appeal to her Parents
The following article by Bruce Bliven appeared in The New Republic on
September 9, 1925. The illustrations which accompany this piece did not
accompany the original magazine article, but are added here for your
amusement.
Flapper Jane
This is a text heavy look at the change in women's fashion (clothing, hair,
etc.) just before and during the 1920s--showing how the flapper took shape
(sorry for the pun.)
Women's clothing changes for the flappers
Patterns and images of clothing from 1900-1919. This is a good place to see
the evolution of clothing for women and compare to the clothing of the roaring
20s.
Women's Clothing 1900-1919
This is quite a comprehensive website looking at women's fashion (clothing,
hair, etc.) in American throughout time. It's text heavy, but does have some
sketches.
Women's clothing fashion throughout time in America
A look at art during the Jazz Age and Harlem Renaissance. Please be advised,
I have not been able to check all of the links for accuracy. You will need
to cross reference any information you use from any of the sites.
Jazz Art
This is a rather well laid out site on the Harlem Renaissance. We will look
at the Harlem Renaissance after Gatsby. Please be advised, I have not been
able to check all of the links for accuracy. You will need to cross
reference any information you use from any of the sites.
Harlem Renaissance
This is the trial that helped bring to light extreme cultural differences
even within what was thought to be the same culture. This also shows the
absolute courage of one teacher.
Scopes Trial 1925
Other Resources