Exploring the Cultural Impact of the Roaring Twenties and Harlem Renaissance

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students in planning an essay about the cultural developments during the Roaring Twenties and Harlem Renaissance, focusing on key ideas, evidence, and contrasting viewpoints.

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Exploring the Cultural Impact of the Roaring Twenties and Harlem Renaissance

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Essay Planning: The Cultural Impact of the Roaring Twenties and Harlem Renaissance

Essay Title/Question:

How did the Roaring Twenties and Harlem Renaissance influence American culture?

Introduction Thesis:

  • Outline your overall argument about the importance of these cultural movements.

Point 1: The Changes in Popular Culture

Explain how the 1920s transformed American entertainment, fashion, and social life.

  • Provide evidence such as the rise of jazz music, flappers, and Hollywood.

Point 2: The Artistic and Literary Contributions of the Harlem Renaissance

Analyse how the Harlem Renaissance fostered a new sense of identity and artistic expression.

  • Include examples like jazz music, literature, and visual arts from prominent figures.

Counter-argument: Challenges and Limitations

Outline some criticisms or limitations of these cultural movements, such as racial discrimination or unequal access.

  • Consider whether these movements truly represented all Americans.

Conclusion:

Summarise how these cultural developments shaped modern America and their lasting legacy.

1.
Explain the main ways the Roaring Twenties changed American culture. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the cultural contributions of the Harlem Renaissance with those of the broader 1920s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Analyse the significance of jazz music during the Harlem Renaissance. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Outline some challenges faced by African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
5.
Explain how the cultural developments of the 1920s and Harlem Renaissance continue to influence America today. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the public perceptions of the Roaring Twenties and the Harlem Renaissance. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Analyse the impact of the Harlem Renaissance on American society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Outline the main points you would include in an essay about the cultural significance of the Roaring Twenties and Harlem Renaissance. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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