THE 1920s WEBQUEST

The 1920s was rife with social, economic and cultural change. In order to fully comprehend the plot, characters, and theme of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, The Great Gatsby, it is essential that you explore the time period in which it is set.

Task: Using the 3 websites below, compile a PowerPoint presentation

that addresses the questions listed below.

Requirements:
Presentations should be no more than 15 slides. o One slide must be a title slide and include group members' names. Presentations should use pictures and/or music from the time period. Presentations must correctly and concisely answer all questions asked. Rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling apply. Slides should be neat and uncluttered. Be creative! The best PowerPoint will be posted on my webpage! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Website #1

1920s Overview http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/database/subtitles.cfm?TitleID=67 Go here and click on the following links. "The 1920s - An Overview" o What types of changes were occurring during the 1920s? Image of the 20s vs. reality of 20s Conflicts between old and new Social changes "Prohibition" o What was the reason the government gave for national prohibition? o How did people try to get around this new law? o Why did prohibition ultimately fail? o What was organized crime's role in Prohibition? "Immigration Restriction"

o What are the economic reasons immigration was restricted? o What determined how many people got into the country and how many people didn't? "The Consumer Economy and Mass Entertainment" o How did Henry Ford and Alfred Sloan revolutionize American industry? What consumer market was targeted by each man? o How did cars in general affect American lifestyles? o In what ways did American's eating habits change in the 1920s? o What was a major development of the advertising industry? o On what were people spending more money? "The Formation of Modern American Mass Culture" o What were some reasons radio was so popular during this time period? o Describe some developments in the music industry. o How was the film industry revolutionized? (Give several reasons) o What was the role of sports in 1920s society? "The New Woman" o What new right did women gain during this time? o Did this new right change the way women were treated? What are some reasons this is so?

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Website #2

Flappers http://www.geocities.com/flapper_culture/jane.html According to the above website, what are some typical characteristics of younger women during this time period? (List at least 4) How were things before? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Website #3

The People's History - 1920s History http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1920s.html

Choose 3 of the following topics to research on your own. Write down 3 things/facts you learn or can infer about each of these topics. GOOD FACT: "The price difference between the least expensive car and the most expensive car shows the difference between the richest and poorest Americans of the time." BAD FACT: "In 1921, a Buick Touring Car cost $650.00. "Pop Culture" "Music" "Money and Inflation" "Cars: "Events" "Fashions" "Technology" There are also small video clips on the right hand side of the homepage that portray images relating to this time period.