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The Significance and Factors of Jazz in the Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the importance of jazz music during the Roaring Twenties and Harlem Renaissance, focusing on the factors that contributed to its rise and significance.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Jazz
#Identify key factors that contributed to the growth of jazz during the 1920s.
#Categorize these factors into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious groups.
#Analyse the relative importance of these factors in shaping the jazz movement.
#Justify rankings of significance with appropriate evidence.

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The Significance and Factors of Jazz in the Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Jazz and Its Rise in the 1920s

Source A: Excerpt from a historian's overview

'Jazz emerged as a vibrant form of musical expression during the 1920s, becoming a symbol of the cultural shift in America. Its roots in African American communities and its spread across the country reflect broader social changes.' Provenance: Historical analysis by Professor Jane Doe, published in 2018.

1.
Explain how Source A shows the significance of jazz in the 1920s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the significance of jazz with another cultural development of the 1920s. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Factors Contributing to the Rise of Jazz

Source B: A chart showing factors influencing jazz popularity

The chart categorizes factors into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious influences that helped jazz flourish during the 1920s. Provenance: Data compiled by the National Cultural Institute, 2019.

1.
Outline the social factors that contributed to the rise of jazz. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how economic factors helped jazz become popular in the 1920s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the political and religious factors that influenced jazz's popularity. Which was MORE significant? Justify your answer. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
C

The Significance of Jazz in the 1920s

Source C: A contemporary newspaper article

'Jazz not only revolutionized music but also symbolized the newfound freedom and modern spirit of America during the 1920s.' Provenance: The New York Times, 1925.

1.
Explain the importance of jazz as a symbol in the 1920s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse why jazz was considered a key aspect of the Harlem Renaissance. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Rank the four factors—Political, Social, Economic, Religious—in order of their importance to jazz's development. Justify your ranking with evidence. (8 marks)
[8 marks]

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