Student Name: ______Character Name: ______Hr. ____

1920s Come on down to the apothecary for a sarsaparilla! Be fitted at the haberdashery with a snappy straw hat that features a red, white, and blue colored band! Read the latest novels in serialized form in Colliers! Dance the Charleston with flappers whilst wearing a pinstriped suit! Enjoy a fizzy libation at the behest of the members of the local speakeasy, The 110 Club.

1920s culture represented a new celebration of the success and freedoms of American life. Many historians feel that this era was the beginning of modernism in our nation. Reflecting that trend, the people of the 1920s were a fascinating bunch. What would happen if we got them all together in one room? On ______we will find out!

In this packet are all of your assignments for the 1920s unit. You have been assigned a famous figure from the 1920s. You will use this person for all character assignments in this unit.

This packet: 1. Reading Guide 2. Close read of Article 3. Character Assignment- Background Notes 4. Character Assignment- New Yorker Article (Assessment) 5. Character Assignments- Speakeasy Notes (Assessment) -If you are gone on the day we have the speakeasy you will be asked to fill out the alternate assignment instead of the speakeasy notes assignment

Assignment #1#1----ReadingReading Guide (15 pts)

CHAPTER 24: THE ROARING 20S 1. Vocab: Define the following terms Flappers:

Red Scare:

Prohibition (18 th Amendment):

Fundamentalism:

Great Migration:

Talkie:

Jazz Age:

Harlem Renaissance:

Expatriates:

Section 1 2. Warren Harding won the presidency because he promised a return to ______.

Using the graph on page 756 answer questions 3 & 4 3. Between 1908 and 1924 the price of cars ______. 4. Use graph #1 to explain why Ford was willing to produce so many more cars in 1924.

Section 2 5. List 3 new experiences for women during the 1920s.

6. Americans were afraid of ______because they thought they would try to take over the United States.

7. The ______was founded in 1920 to defend people’s civil rights.

8. List 2 effects that were caused by .

9. Why was John T. Scopes put on trial?

10. ______encouraged black people around the world to express pride in their culture.

11. Despite serving in the army during WWI, ______still were not considered U.S. citizens during the 1920s.

Section 3 12. List 2 advantages of the new radio technology.

13. ______was the first person to ever talk in a movie

14. ______was an innovative music style that introduced the world to Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington.

15. People who disagree with lifestyle of the 1920s gave American society the nickname “the ______Generation.”

Assignment #2#2#2-#2 ---CloseClose Read the article on speakeasies. (5 Pts)

In order to get the points you must: -Put a box around words you don’t know Key Question : How did -Underline facts that answer the key question speakeasies change life in -Write questions or comments in the margin -Star any facts you find interesting the 1920s?

Speakeasies from askdefine.com A speakeasy was an establishment that surreptitiously sold alcoholic beverages during the period of United States history known as Prohibition (1920-1933, longer in some states), when the sale, manufacture, and transportation (bootlegging) of alcohol was illegal. The term comes from a patron's manner of ordering alcohol without raising suspicion — a bartender would tell a patron to be quiet and "speak easy".

Speakeasies became more popular and numerous as the Prohibition years progressed, and also became more commonly operated by those connected to organized crime. Although police and federal agents would raid such establishments and arrest the owners and patrons, the business of running speakeasies was so lucrative that such establishments continued to flourish throughout the nation. In major cities, speakeasies often were elaborate, offering food, live bands, floor shows, and stripteases. Corruption was rampant; speakeasy operators commonly bribed police either to leave them alone or at least to give them advance notice of any planned raids.

Other slang terms for an establishment similar to a speakeasy are blind pig and gin joint. The difference between a speakeasy and a blind pig is that a speakeasy was usually a higher class establishment, whereas a blind pig was a lower class dive.

Public Reception of SpSpeakeasieseakeasies F. Scott Fitzgerald once commented that during Prohibition, "the parties were bigger. the pace was faster...and the morals were looser." Prohibition engendered public outcry, especially from German-Americans, many of whom were long dependent on brewing for income, and the working class and immigrants.

Though national Prohibition was created in hopes of reducing crime and other problems related to alcohol, it instead precipitated an age of and liquor, as well as an age of corruption, which contributed to the popular image of the "".

Bootlegging seemed respectable. Ordinary people manufactured liquor in their homes. Speakeasies led to the corruption of those who owned them, those who went to them, and those who were supposed to enforce laws against them. For every saloon that closed, a dozen speakeasies sprang up (Our American Century : The Jazz Age, 114). They were disguised as everything from funeral homes to regular family basements. This made it easy to find speakeasies because there was generally one nearby. Those who went would see a mixed crowd of people ranging from the rich to the poor. They would see those who were against the prohibition and those who were for it (“Speakeasies, Flappers, and Red Hot Jazz: The Music of the Prohibition”). People believed the laws of America should reflect the ethics of society, not its practices. Because of this, most of the general public had broken the law at some time (The Twenties: the American Destiny, 53).

Those who were best known for hanging out in speakeasies and breaking the law were flappers. Flappers were easy to spot. They were women with short skirts and bobbed hair, smoked and drank cocktails. They dared to go where women had not gone before. Their boyfriends wore knee-length raccoon coats and corrupted themselves with illegal activities. They blamed it on the fast paced jazz music. They were the spokesmen for the corruption the speakeasy caused (“Speakeasies, Flappers, and Red Hot Jazz: The Music of the Prohibition”).

The speakeasies corrupted the general public by making it easy to break the laws of the prohibition. To get into speakeasies, all one had to do was know the password or have a membership to what the speakeasies called a supper club (The Twenties: the American Destiny, 54). This made it easy to obtain liquor. Many speakeasies had code words for drinks such as a cocktail. They also commonly served alcoholic drinks in tea cups. During raids, many speakeasies would have the band play a certain song or have a code word of some sort to sound the alarm. At that alarm, patrons would get rid of their alcohol and flee. This made it easy to avoid arrest (The Roaring Twenties Encyclopedia, 37).

Most speakeasies were started by ordinary people who saw an opportunity to make money, and when the money rolled in, so did the criminals (The Twenties: the American Destiny, 55). Many gangs took over entire cities and began to control the speakeasies. They had a system of smuggling the alcohol around. They bribed federal officials to “protect their speakeasy for a cost.” This caused corruption all around, and the mafia was born (The Roaring Twenties Encyclopedia, 37). Many owners of speakeasies spent a good amount of the money they made to offer bribes. They had secret compartments to hide liquor from raiders, as well as secret exits used to escape. The gangs were bribing federal officials to raid rival gangs’ speakeasies, as well as stealing and having wars over alcohol. It is strongly believed that mobsters were bribing Government officials in office to keep the prohibition alive. If the prohibition ended, their main source of money would be eliminated. Corruption and gang activity became common during the time period speakeasies were open (The Twenties: the American Destiny, 53).

The job of enforcing the prohibition was given to 1,550 federal agents, a small number for the problem at hand. The Feds were corrupt and protected speakeasies. They would accept bribes to report no findings of liquor. Many also worked for gangs, and would go and shut down rival speakeasies (Our American Century Jazz Age: The Jazz Age, 126-127). Some agents even blackmailed speakeasies to not reveal them to the Feds. They would return to collect money.

Government officials were accepting bribes not to do anything and to keep the speakeasies going, and not end the prohibition. Corruption was a common thing in the government (The Twenties: the American Destiny, 54). The prohibition was created in hopes of reducing crime and other problems that were related to alcohol, but instead it jump started an age of jazz and liquor, as well as an age of corruption. Corruption existed everywhere, from bootleggers, and everyday people making booze in their own homes, to the most corrupt, the speakeasies. The speakeasies led to the corruption of those who owned them, to those who went to them, to those who were supposed to enforce the law against them.

Assignment #3- Speakeasy Background Notes (16 pts) CHARACTER ASSIGNMENTS

1. List at least 5 facts about your early life. This might include birth, family, or childhood.

2. Describe your physical appearance during the 1920s.

3. List at least 5 facts about your adult life.

4. What events occurred in your life that help to explain why you ended up in your career?

5. Why are you considered a famous figure in the 1920s? What was your contribution to the 1920s?

6. How does your character symbolize life in the 1920s?

7. How did society in the 1920s view you? Why?

8. List any other interesting facts you found about yourself while researching.

Assignment #4#4----NewNew Yorker Article ((10101010 ptspts)))) Character Assignment (assessment)

The 1920s gave birth to the idea of popular (pop) culture. For the first time in history there were celebrities in the fields of entertainment, arts, and sports. People wanted to know everything about their favorite stars. With this new interest in the rich and famous there was demand for a source that could tell the common people what life was like for the rich and famous. One of the first sources to investigate and share the glamorous life with the working class Americans was a magazine called The New Yorker . This news source did not focus as much on wars and politics. Instead it looked at parties and celebrities and helped set the trends in society. The magazine promised to be sophisticated (high class) and witty. Quickly The New Yorker became one of the most popular magazines in New York and is still published today. Today there are many news sources like TMZ, People Magazine, and Entertainment Tonight . These sources all follow the same model that was established by The New Yorker back in the 1920s.

In this assignment you will become a reporter for The New Yorker . You will write your story under the pen name “Student of Society.” Your story will introduce the world to the person that you are studying for the speakeasy. Use the rubric below to help you write your story. There is also a sample article on the next page that you can use to help you. Category Points ____.25 pts- The title of the paper (The New Yorker) is written at the top of the page ____.25 pts- There is a headline in big font that previews the article Title ____.25 pts- There is a subheading that lists one of the person’s accomplishments ____.25 pts- The byline ( by Student of Society ) is present

____2 pts- The article starts off with a brief descriptive story (3-7 sentences) of one of the person’s biggest accomplishments. ____1 pt- The second paragraph explains the childhood of the person using at least 4 facts Information (.25pts./fact) ____1 pt- The third paragraph explains how they got into their current job. ____2 pts- The final paragraph explains how this person shows what society in the 1920s is like.

Picture ____1 pt- A picture of the person is present.

____.25 pts- Paragraphs are indented AND are a minimum of 3 sentences. ____.25 pts- The writer uses complete sentences. Writing ____.25 pts- The writer uses proper capitalization. ____.25 pts- The writing contains less than 3 spelling/grammar errors and flows well.

Presentation ____1 pt- The article is typed or neatly handwritten and formatted correctly.

Total ______/10

Note: You will not include the textboxes and arrows the article you write. They are on the sample to show you where each of the parts are. Title of Magazine Headline The New Yorker Doc Pardee. Pardee hired the jockey, now known as Sande and Zev Claim Derby the “Sandy Man,” to run his horses in Phoenix, Crown in Kentucky Subheading Arizona. As Sande continued to race quarter horses, a American Jockey Earl Sande rides Zev to war broke out in Europe. When America got involved the winner’s circle at the Kentucky Derby. in the Great War the 5’6” jockey tried to enlist. Although many in the horse racing world saw him as being too tall to be an elite professional jockey, he was deemed too short to be in the army. After being disqualified from military service, Picture he returned to world of horse racing. In 1918 he switched from riding quarter horses to riding thoroughbreds. Within one year of making the transition he tied an American record with six wins in a single day at Havre de Grace Racetrack. He continued to climb the ranks of racing scene and in 1921 rode Grey Lag to his first ever triple crown victory in the Belmont Stakes. This win was just one of many and led to him winning more money than any other jockey that year. [From the 10 hole the nearly 20 to 1 shot, He may be headed down a similar path this Zev, broke from the gate into fifth place. By the time year despite a disappointing 12 th place finish in the they reached the quarter pole, jockey Earl Sande had Preakness. After winning the derby convincingly, it is led the young colt out to the lead by 2 lengths. expected that he will again receive the mount on Zev Despite a push from the day’s second best, Sande in the Belmont Stakes. If he can win, or even make rode Zev to a length and a half victory and a big pay the top three in that race he is almost certain to once day for all of his wagering believers. Sande paraded again claim the prize of top earning jockey this year. his first Kentucky Derby champion into the winner’s Since the introduction of pari-mutuel waging circle, though this was hardly his first time posing for in 1908 attendance at horse races has been increasing a victory photo.] across the country. It is quickly becoming one of the Earl Sande was born in Groton, South nation’s favorite spectator sports and Earl Sande just Dakota in 1898. 1 When he was still young his family might be the rising star the sport needs to become moved to Idaho. 2 It was there in that he America’s new favorite pastime. Look for Sande and developed his love for horses. When he was 12 years Zev to return to the track on June 9, when they run in old he purchased his first horse 3 which gave him his the Belmont Stakes. first experience as a quarter horse jockey. He would Byline By: Student of Society take the horse around to local county fairs and race it 4 against local competition. Key Riding his horse at county fairs gave him [ ]= Brief Story Paragraph 1,2,3,4, = facts exposure to the world of competitive racing. ___= How he got the job paragraph Eventually, his talent was discovered by horse trainer Highlighted= Why he fits 1920s society

Assignment #5#5----SpeakeasySpeakeasy Notes (20 pts)

Today as you will be part of a speakeasy. You will get to meet several other famous people from the 1920s. Fill in the chart below about 8 of the people you meet today. When you finish the chart you should answer the summary questions. Once this worksheet is complete you should continue to meet the other famous people of the 1920s, but you do not need to fill anything out about them.

Person #1 : Person #5 : What is this person famous for? What is this person famous for?

List one interesting fact you learned about this person. List one interesting fact you learned about this person.

Person #2 : Person #6 : What is this person famous for? What is this person famous for?

List one interesting fact you learned about this person. List one interesting fact you learned about this person.

Person #3 : Person #7 : What is this person famous for? What is this person famous for?

List one interesting fact you learned about this person. List one interesting fact you learned about this person.

Person #4 : Person #8 : What is this person famous for? What is this person famous for?

List one interesting fact you learned about this person. List one interesting fact you learned about this person.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS ON NEXT PAGE Reflection Questions:

THESE MUST BE DONE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES!!!!!

1. What was the most interesting fact you learned about the 1920s?

2. After meeting several famous people from the 1920s which other character would you MOST liked to have been? WHY?

3. Based on everything we learned during this unit, how would you describe the 1920s? MINIMUM 4 SENTENCES

4. Give an example from life in the 1920s that has an impact on your life today. MAKE SURE TO EXPLAIN!

ALTERNATE Assignment #5#5----SpeakeasySpeakeasy Notes (20 pts)

ONLY FILL THIS OUT IF YOU ARE GONE ON THE DAY OF THE SPEAKEASY

Person #1: James Washington Carver Person #5: Louis Armstrong What is this person famous for? What is this person famous for?

List one interesting fact you learned about this person. List one interesting fact you learned about this person.

Person #2: Herbert Hoover Person #6: What is this person famous for? What is this person famous for?

List one interesting fact you learned about this person. List one interesting fact you learned about this person.

Person #3: Frank Lloyd Wri ght Person #7: Alice Paul What is this person famous for? What is this person famous for?

List one interesting fact you learned about this person. List one interesting fact you learned about this person.

Person #4: Amelia Earhart Person #8: F Scott Fitgerald What is this person famous for? What is this person famous for?

List one interesting fact you learned about this person. List one interesting fact you learned about this person.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS ON NEXT PAGE

Reflection Questions:

THESE MUST BE DONE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES!!!!!

1. What was the most interesting fact you learned about the 1920s?

2. After learning about several famous people from the 1920s which other character would you MOST liked to have been? WHY?

3. Based on everything we learned during this unit, how would you describe the 1920s? MINIMUM 4 SENTENCES

4. Give an example from life in the 1920s that has an impact on your life today. MAKE SURE TO EXPLAIN!