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The Jazz Age: The Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the significance of jazz during the Roaring Twenties and the Harlem Renaissance, focusing on its cultural impact and role in American history.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Jazz
#Describe the role of jazz in the cultural development of the 1920s
#Compare the influence of jazz on different communities during the Harlem Renaissance
#Explain why jazz became popular in the United States during this period

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The Jazz Age: The Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Jazz in the 1920s

Source A: Excerpt from a newspaper article, 1925

'Jazz music has taken the nation by storm, bringing new energy and excitement to the streets, dance halls, and radios across America.' Provenance: American newspaper article published in 1925.

1.
Explain how Source A shows the popularity of jazz during the 1920s. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the impact of jazz on urban entertainment and social life during the 1920s.
[6 marks]
B

Jazz and the Harlem Renaissance

Source B: Excerpt from a Harlem Renaissance musician's interview, 1927

'Jazz is more than music; it is a voice for our community, expressing our hopes, struggles, and achievements.' Provenance: Interview with a prominent Harlem Renaissance jazz musician.

1.
Outline the significance of jazz in the Harlem Renaissance based on Source B. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how jazz contributed to changing perceptions of African American culture during the 1920s.
[6 marks]
C

The Cultural Impact of Jazz in the 1920s

Source C: Contemporary opinion piece, 1928

'Jazz is the heartbeat of the modern American city, inspiring new forms of art, dance, and social interaction.' Provenance: Opinion piece published in a 1928 magazine.

1.
Explain the role of jazz in shaping modern American culture during the late 1920s. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the influence of jazz on traditional and contemporary art forms during the 1920s.
[6 marks]
D

Summary and Reflection

Reflect on the significance of jazz during the Roaring Twenties and the Harlem Renaissance. Consider how jazz influenced American society and culture during this period.

1.
Write a short paragraph explaining why jazz was important in the 1920s and during the Harlem Renaissance. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse the lasting impact of jazz on American culture today, based on what you have learned about the 1920s and Harlem Renaissance.
[6 marks]

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