United States History

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United States History
Anticipatory
1920s
Retold by Nina M. Womack-Rangel
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TERMS TO LEARNorPEOPLE TO LEARN ABOUT

• Jalopy/ cacharro
• President Herbert Hoover
• President Calvin Coolidge
• Boom/prosperidad
• Prosperity/prosperidad
• Thriving/prosperidad
• Era
• Defiance
• Style
• Discrimination
• Zoot Suit

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The 1920s was regarded as an era of prosperity
for most people in the United States. World War
I had ended, and America had become a major world
power.
Spotlight on America The Great Depression,
(ISBN 1-4206-3218-3) Page 7
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Most businesses seemed to be thriving, and
businessmen were respected as the true leader of
the country.
Spotlight on America The Great Depression,
(ISBN 1-4206-3218-3) Page 7
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In fact President Calvin Coolidge said, The
business of America is business, meaning that
everything else was less important.
Spotlight on America The Great Depression,
(ISBN 1-4206-3218-3) Page 7
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Boom to Bust
Web sites with facts of the 1920s Click here
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Music of the 1920's
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Music of the 1920's
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Female Fashions of the 1920's
"Attractive Gowns and Jewels Seen at Fashion
Show" (Please go to United Streaming on web.
lthttp//asset.asu.edu/gt)
Thru the eyes of others
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Fashion of the 1920's
Wedding
Bathing Suits
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Male Fashions of the 1920's
"Sprightly Styles for Men Seen at Fashion
Exhibit." (Please go to United Streaming on web.
lthttp//asset.asu.edu/gt)
Thru the eyes of others
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Initially an African American youth
fashion, closely connected to jazz culture, the
zoot suit was co-opted by a generation of Mexican
American kids, who made it their own. The
oversized suit was both an outrageous style and a
statement of defiance. Zoot suiters asserted
themselves, at a time when fabric was being
rationed for the war effort, and in the face of
widespread discrimination.Zoot suits were
reserved for special occasions -- a dance or a
birthday party. The amount of material and
tailoring required made them luxury items. Many
kids wore a toned-down version of the "draped"
pants or styled their hair in the signature
"ducktail.
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Careers of the 1920's
Nurse
New York Policeman
Gangster
Vaudeville Performer
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Sports of the 1920's
Boxer
Golf
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Sports of the 1920's
Boxer
Golf
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Household goods of the 1920's
Wood burning stoves
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Ornaments of the 1920's
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Ornaments of the 1920's
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Advertisements of the 1920's
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Homes of the 1920's
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Homes of the 1920's
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Cars of the 1920's
"The Motor City Detroit in the 1920s." (Please
go to United Streaming on web.lthttp//asset.asu.ed
u/gt)
Thru the eyes of others
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Cars of the 1920's
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News Article "La Cronica"
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React
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What is the meaning behind the phrase, The
business of America is business, stated by
President Coolidge?

• Please read the following question silently.
  Turn to the person next to you and discuss your
  answer. Be prepared to respond.

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The meaning behind the phrase The business of
America is business,

• Please prepare to answer the question by
  beginning your sentence with

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React
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Please write a brief essay comparing the 1920s
era to your knowledge of the era of now.

• Please read the following question silently.
  Turn to the person next to you and discuss your
  answer. Be prepared to respond by writing a
  brief summary.

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Resources

• A.S.S.E.T. http//asset.asu.edu/
• "Attractive Gowns and Jewels Seen at Fashion
  Show
• "Sprightly Styles for Men Seen at Fashion
  Exhibit."
• "The Motor City Detroit in the 1920s."
• History Alive! Pursuing American Ideals Rancho
  Cordova, CA www.teachtci.com