Read 728- mid 744
Think about the following:
What was the red scare? What caused it? What was the best example of the fear?
Why did the KKK rise again in the 20's? What were the beliefs/motivations of the group? (read and re-read the last sentence in that section... it does a great job of discussing the KKK) Why were most people opposed to the KKK?
Compare and contrast (Venn diagram) the KKK to the beliefs/actions of most Americans in regards to foreigners.
Why was prohibition put into place? How was in enforced? How was it another example of social inequity in America? What were the good points of Prohibition? The bad?
What crimes were committed by gangsters in the 20's? Why was the law unable to reach many of these crimes?
What was the Scopes Trial? Who was involved? What two social movements were pitted against each other?
Who was Bruce Barton? How did his statements reflect the change in the American mind set?
What invention changed society most drastically in this chapter? List all the ways SOCIAL life changed because of this.
What were effects of the airplane on society? (read last paragraph of the "wings" section)
How did radio change America? What was broadcast?
If you have time, watch Modern Times. It is a comedy from the time period. See how many things you recognize from the section that are mocked or presented in the movie. (Managerial Revolution, salesmen, Taylorism, role of women, poverty, anti-union/ anti-communist sentiments, assembly lines, automation, urbanization, the availability of fresh convenient foods...)
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