The Jazz Age -what s jazz about, and why does it make a good metaphor to describe American culture in the 1920s

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The Jazz Age -what s jazz about, and why does it make a good metaphor to describe American culture in the 1920s

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The Jazz Age

Chapter 17. The Jazz Age. The Growing Economy (2). Chapter 17. The Jazz Age. In the 1920’s widespread ownership of automobiles, radios, and other innovations changed how Americans lived.

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The Jazz Age

The Jazz Age. 1920’s America. The Jazz Age (TEKS). 71. Analyze causes and effects of significant issues such as immigration (quotas), the Red Scare (Sacco and Vanzetti), Prohibition (the 18 th Amendment and the Volstead Act), and the changing role of women (flappers). (TEKS US 5A) (TAKS 1)

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The Jazz Age

Chapter 14. The Jazz Age. Prosperity and Productivity. After recovering from demobilization, the economy soared. Business expansion led to wage increases. Purchasing power increased 32 percent. Workers became interested in many new products, including electric appliances.

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The Jazz Age

1920-1929. The Jazz Age. The Jazz Age (1920-1929). Time of Turmoil. Essential Question. How did prejudice and labor strife affect the nation following WWI?. The Red Scare. After WWI, Americans grew more suspicious of foreigners and those holding views different than their own

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The Jazz Age

The Jazz Age. Jazz developed in turn-of-the-century New Orleans from the confluence of multiple music traditions. The new style incorporated blue notes, call and response, syncopation, poly rhythms and improvisation. The Jazz Age. The Jazz Age.

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The Jazz Age

The Jazz Age. The 1920s were a time of rapid social change in which many people – particularly women – adopted new lifestyles and attitudes. The Jazz Age. The radio audience and the African American migration to the cities made jazz popular.

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THE JAZZ AGE

THE JAZZ AGE. The TASK.

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Chapter 10 1920s: The Jazz Age

Chapter 10 1920s: The Jazz Age. 10.2 A Growing Economy. I. The Rise of New Industries. A. Factories began using mass production techniques 1. increased production, lower costs, & higher wages 2. more demand for consumer goods. I. The Rise of New Industries….

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The Jazz Age

The Jazz Age. 1920-1929 “There has been a change during the past year in feminine dress, dancing, manners, and general moral standards. [One should] realize the serious ethical consequences of immodesty in girls’ dress.” -the Pittsburgh Observer. Lets look at the Numbers. In the 1920s.

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The Jazz Age!

The Jazz Age!. Cultural Innovations. Learning Targets:. At the end of this lesson you will be able to… Describe the Bohemian lifestyle of the 1920s. Identify the “Sultan of Swat”. Know the accomplishments of Jack Dempsey.

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The Jazz Age

The Jazz Age. Guided Reading Activity Answers. The Charleston Sweeps the Nation.

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The Jazz Age

The Jazz Age. The Culture of the 1920’s. Movies. During the 1920’s Many American became acquainted with leisure and pleasure. Escapism Equality Movie stars became icon: Rudolph Valintino. Sports. Participation increased

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Chapter 10 1920s: The Jazz Age

Chapter 10 1920s: The Jazz Age. 10.2 A Growing Economy. I. The Rise of New Industries. A. Factories began using mass production techniques 1. higher production & wages 2. more demand for consumer goods. I. The Rise of New Industries….

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The Jazz Age

The Jazz Age. Cultural Climate of the 1920’s and 1930’s. Read each question carefully!. Click on the best answer. The screen will let you know if your answer is correct or incorrect. Click on the black arrow for the next question. Good luck!.

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The Jazz Age

The Jazz Age. Society in the 1920s Mass Media in the Jazz Age Cultural Conflicts. The Jazz Age. The 1920s were a time of rapid social change in which many people – particularly women – adopted new lifestyles and attitudes. Setting the Stage. 1880s: Industrialization and immigration.

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The Jazz Age

The Jazz Age. The 1920’s was filled with rapid change including Society, Lifestyle, Art, and Music. Clash of Values/ Nativism. Immigration rose after WWI, causing Racism Sacco-Vanzetti Case- murdered two men during a $15,000 robbery; men were anarchists

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Jazz Age Culture

Jazz Age Culture. Prohibition Era. 1920 – 1933 With passage of the 18 th Amendment, it became illegal to manufacture, transport, or sell alcoholic beverages in the US Prohibition led to a dramatic increase in crime and decrease in tax revenue

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The Jazz Age

The Jazz Age. By: Jakki and Alyssa. Fads. Some of the dances that were popular in the time were; The Charleston Lindy Hop Black bottom Breakaway.

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The “Jazz Age”: Jazz and Blues

The “Jazz Age”: Jazz and Blues. Origins of the Blues: Negro Spirituals. Negro spirituals were sung to God for help from suffering Call and response style No written text- many blacks were illiterate. Blues of the 1920’s. Spirituals sung in unison– blues sung solo

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The Jazz Age

The Jazz Age. The Roaring ’20s Life from 1920-1930. Boom Time in the 1920s. Many Reasons for the good times: Republicans’ Pro Business stance Abundant supplies of energy. By 1930- 2/3 of homes had electricity. New electrical appliances Radio and Phonograph. American Business.

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The Jazz Age

The Jazz Age. 1920s. Jazz Age Slang. 11-Gams 12-Heebie Jeebies 13-High Hat 14-Flapper 15-Gyp 16-Darb 17-Gin Mill 18-Bee’s Knees 19-Sheba 20-Carry a Torch. 1-Cat’s Meow 2-Gatecrasher 3-Blind Date 4-Big Cheese 5-Bump Off 6-Cake Eater 7-Flat Tire 8-Giggle Water. Jazz Age Slang.

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The Jazz Age

The Jazz Age. 1919-1929. The Automobile. Henry Ford was a pioneer in the manufacture of affordable automobiles. Used the assembly line to mass produce the automobile The popularity of the car had an impact on American society. 1. offered greater mobility 2. created jobs

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