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The Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance: A Cultural Perspective

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the cultural developments during the 1920s in America, focusing on the Roaring Twenties and the Harlem Renaissance. Students will read source material and answer questions to develop their understanding of the era's cultural impact.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Culture
#Explain the key features of the Roaring Twenties and Harlem Renaissance
#Compare cultural changes in America during the 1920s
#Analyse the significance of the Harlem Renaissance for African American culture

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The Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance: A Cultural Perspective

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

Source A: Excerpt from a historian's overview

'The 1920s, known as the Roaring Twenties, was a period of economic prosperity and cultural change in America. The Harlem Renaissance was a flourishing of African American culture, music, and art centered in New York City.

Source B: A newspaper article from 1925

'Jazz music, new dance styles, and lively nightlife define this vibrant decade. Artists like Langston Hughes and Louis Armstrong gained fame, shaping a new cultural identity.'Provenance: Historical summary published in a history textbook, 2020.

1.
Explain how the sources describe the cultural changes in America during the 1920s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the focus of Source A and Source B regarding the cultural developments of the 1920s. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
3.
Outline the significance of the Harlem Renaissance for African American culture. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
4.
Analyse the impact of jazz music during the 1920s based on the sources and your own knowledge. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Explain why the 1920s are often called the 'Jazz Age'. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Compare the roles of artists and musicians in shaping the culture of the 1920s as described in the sources. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
7.
Write a brief summary of how the sources reflect the cultural atmosphere of the 1920s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Analyse the importance of the Harlem Renaissance beyond Harlem itself. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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