Cause and Consequence of the Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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~16 mins
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Cause and Consequence of the Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to the 1920s and Harlem Renaissance

The 1920s in America, known as the Roaring Twenties, was a period of significant cultural change. This era saw the rise of jazz music, new fashion styles, and a flourishing of African-American culture during the Harlem Renaissance. The Harlem Renaissance was a movement that celebrated black art, music, and literature, and challenged racial stereotypes.

Source A: Excerpt from a magazine article, 1925

'The jazz age has invigorated the nation, bringing new energy and creativity to American culture. Meanwhile, Harlem is becoming a hub of artistic expression, where black writers and musicians are gaining recognition.' Provenance: Contemporary newspaper article, 1925.

1.
Explain two reasons why the 1920s are called the 'Roaring Twenties'. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the causes of the Harlem Renaissance with those of the broader cultural changes in the 1920s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the main consequences of the Harlem Renaissance on American society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyze how economic prosperity in the 1920s contributed to cultural changes such as jazz and new fashion styles. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Explain how the Great Migration contributed to the Harlem Renaissance. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Compare the influence of jazz music in the 1920s with the influence of African-American literature during the Harlem Renaissance. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
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Outline the social impacts of the cultural changes during the 1920s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
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Analyze the long-term effects of the cultural movements of the 1920s on American society. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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