Roaring Recap Worksheet The Daily Roar
Vol. IV — No. 1920 WEATHER: Fair & Prosperous PRICE: Two Cents
Name: _________________________________
Date: _________________
Vocabulary Word Wall Bank
Normalcy Prosperity Great Migration Immigration Social Darwinism Eugenics Harlem Renaissance Nativism Red Scare Prohibition Flapper
Harding's Promise
After the chaos of the Great War, President Harding has promised a "Return to ___________________," aiming to pull America back into a simpler time of stability. This shift has led to a period of incredible ___________________, with the stock market reaching record highs and new mass-produced goods like the Model T filling every driveway.
The "New Woman"
Society is buzzing about the modern ___________________. With shorter hemlines, bobbed hair, and a newfound sense of independence, these women are challenging traditional roles and redefining what it means to be a lady in the 1920s.
Panic in the Streets
Fear of communist subversives and anarchist bombings has gripped the nation in what many are calling the ___________________. Following the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, the Palmer Raids have resulted in the deportation of hundreds of suspected radicals.
Voices of Harlem
Uptown in New York City, a cultural explosion is taking place! The ___________________ is showcasing the incredible talents of African American musicians, writers like Langston Hughes, and artists who are celebrating their heritage and identity.
Movement of Millions
The ___________________ continues as thousands of African Americans leave the rural South in search of industrial jobs in Northern cities, fleeing the harsh realities of Jim Crow laws and seeking a better life.
The Dry Law
Despite the 18th Amendment enacting ___________________, "speakeasies" are popping up everywhere. The ban on alcohol has unintentionally fueled the rise of organized crime and bootlegging.
STAAR Spotlight
Decoding the Evidence
UNIT 4: THE ROARING TWENTIES
1
Analyzing Social Beliefs
"Only the fittest cultures and races are destined to lead the world's economy and government. We must encourage the survival of the best traits through selective breeding."
Which two terms from your word bank best represent the ideas expressed in the quote above?
2
Causes & Effects
Complete the cause-and-effect chain using your vocabulary words:
Red Scare & Rise of KKK
Rising Trend ___________________
1924 Quota Act (Restricting ___________________)
3
Quick Match
___
The 18th Amendment led to the rise of "speakeasies" and organized crime.
___
The mass production of consumer goods like cars and radios fueled a economic boom.
___
The "New Woman" of the 1920s who challenged traditional social norms.
___
Harding’s slogan to move away from progressive reforms and international conflict.
Historical Perspective
Explain how the Great Migration directly contributed to the development of the Harlem Renaissance .
Roaring Recap Answer Key Teacher Answer Key
Roaring Recap Review
Section 1: The Daily Roar Articles
Harding's Promise
1. Normalcy
The "New Woman"
1. Flapper
Panic in the Streets
1. Red Scare
Voices of Harlem
1. Harlem Renaissance
Movement of Millions
1. Great Migration
The Dry Law
1. Prohibition
Section 2: STAAR Spotlight Analysis
1. Social Beliefs Quote
Answers: Social Darwinism and Eugenics
2. Cause-and-Effect Chain
Middle Box: Nativism
3. Quick Match
Prohibition: Speakeasies/Crime
Prosperity: Consumer goods/Economic boom
Flapper: Challenging social norms
Normalcy: Harding's slogan/Stability
4. Historical Perspective Reflection
Sample Answer: The Great Migration saw millions of African Americans move from the rural South to Northern urban centers like New York City. This concentration of people in neighborhoods like Harlem created a vibrant cultural community. This density allowed artists, writers, and musicians to collaborate and share their work, directly giving rise to the cultural explosion known as the Harlem Renaissance.
Roaring Recap Slides Roaring Recap
The 1920s STAAR Review
Culture
Economy
Conflict
The Boom Years
Politics & Economy
01. NORMALCY
Warren G. Harding's promise to move away from war-time activism and return to domestic stability.
STAAR Connection
Focus on domestic peace and economic recovery.
02. PROSPERITY
High consumer demand, mass production (Henry Ford), and a booming stock market.
Key Factor
Buying on credit and assembly line efficiency.
Culture Shifters
Social Trends
Harlem Renaissance
African American cultural, artistic, and musical explosion (Jazz) in the 1920s.
The Flapper
Represented the "New Woman"—challenging traditional roles with independence and style.
The Connection
Great Migration Harlem Renaissance
"The movement of African Americans to Northern cities (Great Migration) provided the audience and environment for this cultural rebirth."
Fear & Control
Conflict
The Red Scare
Fear of Communism spreading from Russia leads to Palmer Raids.
Result
Nativism & Deportations
Nativism
Hostility toward immigrants. "America for Americans."
Action
Immigration Quotas (1924)
Prohibition
18th Amendment bans alcohol. Leads to crime & speakeasies.
Repeal
21st Amendment
Social Darwinism & Eugenics
Social Darwinism: Applying "survival of the fittest" to society and economics.
Eugenics: Pseudoscience aimed at "improving" the human race through selective breeding.
Both were used to justify racial discrimination and anti-immigrant policies in the 1920s.
Era Review Worksheet STAAR Review: The 1920s & 1930s
Name: _________________________________
Date: _________________
Activity 1: 1920s Key Terms Match-Up
Write the letter of the correct definition next to each term.
____ 1. Return to Normalcy
A. The fear that communists and anarchists were plotting to overthrow the U.S. government.
____ 2. Prosperity
B. A period of cultural rebirth and artistic expression for African Americans centered in NYC.
____ 3. Red Scare
C. President Harding’s plan to focus on domestic issues and recover from WWI.
____ 4. Harlem Renaissance
D. Economic success characterized by high employment and consumer spending.
____ 5. Prohibition
E. The movement of millions of African Americans from the rural South to Northern cities.
____ 6. Great Migration
F. The legal ban on the manufacture and sale of alcohol (18th Amendment).
Activity 2: Categorizing Social Beliefs
Identify which term (Nativism, Eugenics, Social Darwinism, Flapper ) matches each scenario.
Scenario / Description Term Congress passes the Immigration Act of 1924 to strictly limit Southern and Eastern Europeans because they were seen as "un-American." ____________________ Belief that economic competition is natural and that the "strong" should rise to wealth while the "weak" stay in poverty. ____________________ The "New Woman" of the 1920s who bobbed her hair, wore short skirts, and sought social independence. ____________________ A pseudo-scientific movement that aimed to "improve" the human race through selective breeding and sterilization. ____________________
Activity 3: Causes of the Great Depression
STAAR focuses heavily on the causes of the economic collapse. Fill in the missing components.
1. Stock Market Crash
October 29, 1929 (Black Tuesday)
• Practice of buying on ____________________ (borrowing money to buy stocks).
• Led to a rapid sell-off and loss of billions in wealth.
2. Banking Crisis
• People rushed to banks to withdraw money, causing "Bank ____________________."
• Banks had no cash reserves; millions of life savings were lost.
3. Overproduction
• Factories made too many goods; farmers grew too much food.
Era Review Answer Key Answer Key: Era Review
1920s & 1930s STAAR Prep
Activity 1: Vocabulary Match-Up
1. Return to Normalcy: C
2. Prosperity: D
3. Red Scare: A
4. Harlem Renaissance: B
5. Prohibition: F
6. Great Migration: E
Activity 2: Categorizing Social Beliefs
1. Congress passes Immigration Act... Nativism
2. Belief that economic competition is natural... Social Darwinism
3. The "New Woman" of the 1920s... Flapper
4. Pseudo-scientific movement / breeding... Eugenics
Activity 3: Causes of the Great Depression
1. Stock Market Crash
Buying on Margin
2. Banking Crisis
Bank Runs (or Failures)
3. Overproduction
Demand Decreased / Fell
4. Tariffs
Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act
Activity 4: Presidential Responses
Hoover:
Opposed direct federal Relief / Aid .
FDR:
Relief, Recovery, and Reform .
Use of Radio (Fireside Chats).
Activity 5: The Dust Bowl
1. Migration location: California (West Coast)
2. Physical impact: Loss of topsoil, desertification, severe dust storms.
Activity 6: New Deal Agencies
Insures bank deposits: FDIC
Regulates the stock market: SEC
Safety net for elderly/unemployed: Social Security Administration (SSA)
Era Review Slides Clean STAAR Review
The 1920s & 1930s (Roaring Twenties to Great Depression)
The 1920s: Economic Boom
STAAR Tip:
"Henry Ford's Assembly Line allowed for mass production, making goods like the Model T affordable for the middle class."
Social Tension & Change
The Red Scare
Fear of communism leads to the Palmer Raids and deportation of suspected radicals.
Harlem Renaissance
African American artistic movement celebrating pride and heritage (Langston Hughes, Jazz).
Nativism
Preference for native-born citizens. Led to the Immigration Act of 1924 (Quotas).
Prohibition
The 18th Amendment. Failed to stop drinking; increased organized crime.
The Great Depression: Causes
Stock Market Crash
Buying stocks on margin.
Bank Failures
Savings lost as banks closed.
Overproduction
Supply higher than demand.
High Tariffs
Smoot-Hawley Tariff.
Unemployment Reached 25%
FDR and the New Deal
Relief
Immediate help (money, jobs) for the poor.
Recovery
Programs to get the economy moving again.
Reform
Permanent changes to prevent another crash.
Agencies to Know:
FDIC: Insures bank accounts.
SEC: Regulates the stock market.
SSA: Retirement safety net.
