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Escapism through Cultural Icons of the 1930s

Explore how entertainment served as escapism during the Great Depression with figures like Jesse Owens, Duke Ellington, and Margaret Mitchell. Understand their importance and influence on society. Complete an exit ticket to test knowledge.

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Escapism through Cultural Icons of the 1930s

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  1. 1930s Cultural Figures

  2. Objective • By the end of the lesson, SWBAT how entertainment was used a form of escapism during the Great Depression.

  3. Magaret Mitchell

  4. Margaret Mitchell

  5. Gone with the Wind

  6. Margaret Mitchell

  7. Duke Ellington

  8. Duke Ellington

  9. Duke Ellington

  10. Jesse Owens

  11. Jesse Owens

  12. Jesse Owens

  13. Escapism

  14. Exit Ticket • Quick, turn over your graphic organizer! On a separate sheet of paper answer these questions in complete sentences! • 1) What is escapism? • 2) Who was Jesse Owens? Why was he important? • 3) Who was Duke Ellington? Why was he important? • 4) Who was Margaret Mitchell? Why was she important?

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