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The Impact of Jazz during the Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on how jazz influenced American culture during the Roaring Twenties and Harlem Renaissance. It includes scaffolded questions to develop a structured response.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Jazz
#Analyse the cultural significance of jazz in the 1920s
#Compare different perspectives on jazz's impact
#Outline the main points for an essay on jazz during the Harlem Renaissance

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The Impact of Jazz during the Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Title and Introduction

Essay Question:

Explain the importance of jazz in shaping the cultural identity of America during the Roaring Twenties and Harlem Renaissance.

Question 1: Outline a thesis statement for this essay. (3 marks)

1.
Outline a clear thesis statement that addresses the role of jazz in the 1920s and Harlem Renaissance. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
B

Point 1: Cultural Significance of Jazz

Question 2: Explain how jazz reflected the cultural changes of the 1920s. (4 marks)

1.
Explain how jazz encapsulated the cultural shifts of the 1920s, considering social and racial aspects. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Point 2: Jazz and Racial Pride

Question 3: Compare the perspectives of different groups on jazz's role during the Harlem Renaissance. (5 marks)

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Compare how African Americans and white Americans viewed jazz during the Harlem Renaissance. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
D

Counter-Argument: Criticisms of Jazz

Question 4: Analyse some criticisms or negative perceptions of jazz during this era. (4 marks)

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Analyse the criticisms faced by jazz and how they reflected broader social tensions. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
E

Conclusion: Assessing Jazz's Impact

Question 5: Write a concluding paragraph summarizing the importance of jazz during the Roaring Twenties and Harlem Renaissance. (3 marks)

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Summarize the overall impact of jazz on American culture during this period. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
F

Additional Analysis: Broader Cultural Influence

Question 6: Outline how jazz influenced other areas of American culture, such as dance, fashion, or literature. (4 marks)

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Outline the influence of jazz beyond music, considering dance, fashion, and literature. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
G

Reflective Question

Question 7: Explain why jazz became a symbol of the cultural revolution of the 1920s and Harlem Renaissance. (4 marks)

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Explain the reasons jazz became emblematic of the cultural revolution during this period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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