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Causes and Consequences of the Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes and effects of the economic boom during the Roaring Twenties and the cultural impact of the Harlem Renaissance.

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#History
#History
#Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Economy
#Explain the economic causes of the Roaring Twenties
#Compare the social and cultural effects of the Harlem Renaissance
#Analyze the impact of economic growth on American society
#Outline the consequences of the economic boom on different social groups

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Causes and Consequences of the Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to the Economic Boom of the 1920s

Source A: Economic Growth in the 1920s

'The 1920s saw a rapid expansion of industry, technological innovation, and consumer spending, which together fueled a period of unprecedented economic growth.' Provenance: Historical summary from an economic history textbook, 2000.

1.
Explain two main causes of the economic boom during the 1920s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the social effects of the economic growth in the 1920s on urban and rural communities. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

The Harlem Renaissance and Cultural Change

Source B: The Harlem Renaissance

'The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement that celebrated African American art, music, and literature, transforming American cultural life.' Provenance: Excerpt from a cultural history book, 2010.

1.
Outline the main cultural achievements of the Harlem Renaissance. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyze how the economic prosperity of the 1920s contributed to the Harlem Renaissance. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
What were the long-term consequences of the Harlem Renaissance for American society? (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Consequences of the Economic Boom

Source C: Consequences of the 1920s Economic Growth

'While prosperity benefited many, it also led to economic disparity, over-speculation, and eventually contributed to the Great Depression.' Provenance: Economic analysis from a history journal, 2005.

1.
Explain two negative consequences of the economic boom in the 1920s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the economic stability of the 1920s with the period following the crash. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Analyze how the economic practices of the 1920s contributed to the onset of the Great Depression. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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