Do-Now The horrific, bloody, and devastating “Great

War” war has recently drawn to an end. The US is teetering on the brink of a major

shift from rural to urban society. Economic expansion and prosperity have

come to the United States (largely due to Europe’s wartime industrial troubles).

Technological breakthroughs and urbanization have improved the American standard of living, and most urban Americans can earn a better living than they’ve ever known.

With this information, and what you knowabout the US TODAY, make predictions:

• What role will the American public wish their government to play at this time? Why? Explain your prediction.

• What social and economic problems are likely to emerge from a time like this? Why? Explain your prediction.

December 1st, 2008

WELCOME BACK!WELCOME BACK!

Agenda• Do-Now• “State of the Union” talk• New unit video intro. and Worksheet:

Post-war Social Change

Homework• Read Chapter 20, Section 1 (pages 682-690) in your textbooks• Complete Chart : Social Changes of the 1920’s- Women’s Roles- Demographics- Lifestyles

Social Changes in the 1920’s(p 682-690)

Women’s Roles• • •

Demographics• • •

Lifestyles• • •

Post-War Social ChangePost-War Social Change America during the 1920’s

How did women’s roles change so dramatically in the How did women’s roles change so dramatically in the 1920’s!?!1920’s!?! How did the development of American cities and suburbs How did the development of American cities and suburbs forever change American culture!?!forever change American culture!?! Who were the heroes and celebrities of American 1920’s Who were the heroes and celebrities of American 1920’s and how did they gain such wild popularity!?!and how did they gain such wild popularity!?!

The 1920’s, Beyond The 1920’s, Beyond the Glitterthe Glitterhttp://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetID=bd1ba798-83c5-4948-bcdc-c8f0d2e52bf5#

Please use the “Guided Notes” Please use the “Guided Notes” worksheet to record and organize the worksheet to record and organize the information presented in the video.information presented in the video.

As you listen, and hear reference to As you listen, and hear reference to various unfamiliar people, groups, and various unfamiliar people, groups, and events, use the KWL chart to record events, use the KWL chart to record these points under “Want to Know”these points under “Want to Know”