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Vocabulary & Concepts: The Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores key vocabulary and concepts related to the American Economy during the Roaring Twenties and Harlem Renaissance period. It aims to develop understanding of economic terms and their significance in historical context.

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#History
#History
#Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Economy
#Define key economic terms associated with the 1920s in America
#Explain the impact of economic growth on American society during the 1920s
#Compare different perspectives on the economic boom and its effects

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Vocabulary & Concepts: The Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Vocabulary Focus:

Economy, Boom, Stock Market, Consumerism, Prosperity

Context:

The 1920s in America, known as the Roaring Twenties, was a period of economic growth and cultural change. The stock market soared, and consumerism became a central part of American life.

Historical View:

Historians often debate whether this period was a genuine economic boom or a bubble that would eventually burst, leading to the Great Depression.

Note: Use these terms to understand how economic ideas influenced society and culture during this period.

1.
Define the following terms: economy, boom, and consumerism. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how the stock market contributed to the economic prosperity of the 1920s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the perspectives of historians who view the 1920s as a genuine boom versus those who see it as a bubble. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Outline the ways in which consumerism affected American society during the 1920s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse the impact of economic prosperity on the Harlem Renaissance. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Write a brief summary of how the prosperity of the 1920s affected American society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Outline the reasons why some people were critical of the economic growth during the 1920s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Discuss how the economic ideas of the 1920s influenced the cultural changes of the Harlem Renaissance. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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1/1/2026
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