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The Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance: Economy - Significance & Factors

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the economic factors that contributed to the significance of the Roaring Twenties and Harlem Renaissance, helping students analyze and rank these factors.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Economy
#Identify key economic factors of the 1920s and Harlem Renaissance
#Categorize factors into Political, Social, Economic, Religious
#Compare the importance of different factors
#Explain and justify their rankings with evidence

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The Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance: Economy - Significance & Factors

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to the Economic Factors

Source A: Economic Boom in the 1920s

'The 1920s in America was marked by rapid economic growth, driven by technological innovations, increased consumer spending, and a booming stock market.' Provenance: Economic report published in 1929.

1.
Categorize the following factors as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious: - The rise of consumer credit - The growth of jazz and entertainment - The stock market crash - The repeal of Prohibition
[4 marks]
2.
Explain how the economic factors during the 1920s contributed to the prosperity of the era. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Factors Contributing to the Economic Boom

Source B: Growth of the Stock Market

'The stock market's rapid expansion in the 1920s was a key driver of economic growth, encouraging many Americans to invest and accumulate wealth.' Provenance: Financial history publication, 1930.

1.
Compare the economic and social factors that contributed to the prosperity of the 1920s. Which do you think was more significant? Justify your answer.
[6 marks]
2.
Outline the role of technological innovations in the economic growth of the 1920s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

The Impact of the Harlem Renaissance on Economy

Source C: Cultural and Economic Impact

'The Harlem Renaissance not only fostered a cultural revolution but also stimulated economic activity through increased demand for music, art, and entertainment.' Provenance: Cultural studies journal, 1940.

1.
Identify and categorize the factors from Source C that contributed to the economy during the Harlem Renaissance.
[4 marks]
2.
Explain how the Harlem Renaissance influenced economic development in Harlem. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Rank the importance of economic versus cultural factors in the success of the Harlem Renaissance. Justify your ranking with evidence.
[6 marks]
D

Summary and Reflection

Review the key factors discussed and reflect on which you believe was the most significant in shaping the prosperity of the 1920s and Harlem Renaissance. Use evidence from the worksheet to support your answer.

1.
Write a short paragraph explaining which factor you consider most important in shaping the prosperity of the 1920s and Harlem Renaissance. Justify your choice with specific evidence.
[6 marks]

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