The Economy of the Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
5 questions
~10 mins
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This worksheet explores different interpretations of the economic changes during the Roaring Twenties and Harlem Renaissance, encouraging students to compare historians' viewpoints and evaluate their arguments.

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The Economy of the Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Interpretations of the Economic Changes in the 1920s

Historian A: John Doe – Economic Perspective "John Doe argues that the 1920s was a period of unprecedented economic growth driven by technological innovation, mass production, and consumerism. He highlights the rise of industries such as automobiles and entertainment, which led to increased employment and prosperity for many Americans. According to Doe, this boom was a result of government policies that supported business expansion and economic freedom, creating a thriving economy that benefited the majority of Americans."

Historian B: Jane Smith – Social Perspective "Jane Smith contends that the economic prosperity of the 1920s largely masked underlying social inequalities. She emphasizes that the wealth was unevenly distributed, with many rural and minority groups still facing poverty. Smith argues that the economic growth was built on consumer debt and speculative investment, which made the economy fragile and unsustainable. She views the period as one of superficial prosperity that ignored social divisions and long-term economic stability."

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Summarize each historian's view on the economy of the 1920s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain why these two historians have different views about the economy of the 1920s. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
3.
Compare which view you find more convincing and explain your reasons. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Outline the main reasons why the 1920s economy was both successful and fragile, based on the two historians' views. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
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Describe how the contrasting views of the two historians help us understand the 1920s better. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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