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The Significance and Factors of the Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet explores the cultural changes during the Roaring Twenties and Harlem Renaissance, focusing on their significance and the factors that contributed to them.

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#History
#Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance
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#Significance & Factors
#Culture
#Identify key factors that influenced the culture of the 1920s and Harlem Renaissance
#Analyze the relative importance of different factors in shaping the culture
#Compare and justify the significance of political, social, economic, and religious influences

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The Significance and Factors of the Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Understanding the Factors Behind the Cultural Changes

The 1920s, known as the Roaring Twenties, was a period of significant cultural change in America. The Harlem Renaissance was a flourishing of Black culture, music, and art. Various factors contributed to these developments, including political stability, economic prosperity, social shifts, and religious attitudes.

Source A: Excerpt from a historian

'The prosperity of the 1920s created an environment where new cultural expressions could flourish. Economic growth meant more disposable income, especially among young Americans, which fueled jazz music, dance, and new fashion.' Provenance: Historical analysis by Dr. Emily Carter, 2019.

1.
Categorize the following factors as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious: (a) Economic prosperity, (b) Changing social attitudes, (c) Religious revival, (d) Political stability. Provide a brief explanation for each category.
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the significance of economic prosperity and social change in shaping the culture of the 1920s. Which was MORE important? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]
3.
Outline how political stability contributed to the cultural boom of the 1920s and Harlem Renaissance.
[3 marks]
4.
Analyze how economic factors influenced the development of jazz music during the Harlem Renaissance.
[6 marks]
5.
Explain how social attitudes during the 1920s influenced the emergence of new cultural expressions, especially in music and fashion.
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the impact of religious revival and political stability on cultural development in the 1920s. Which was more influential? Justify your answer.
[6 marks]
7.
Outline the role of economic growth in enabling the Harlem Renaissance to flourish.
[3 marks]
8.
Explain why social change was a key factor in the cultural developments of the 1920s and Harlem Renaissance.
[4 marks]
9.
Compare the importance of religious and social factors in shaping the cultural explosion of the 1920s. Which was more significant? Justify your choice.
[6 marks]

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