Cultural Conflicts of the 1920s

The 1920's: A challenge of traditional roles, yet resisting change.

For your chosen topic, you must provide an overview followed by supporting points. Important: Be sure to address the over all 'so what' of your topic

Topics:
1. Fear of Communism- The Red Scare, Palmer Raids, Sacco and Vanzetti, limits on immigration
2. Prohibition- Speakeasies, Bootleggers, Al Capone and the rise of organized crime
3. Racism- Rise of the Ku Klux Klan, Marcus Garvey movement
4. Religion- Fundamentalism, Scopes Trial
Task:

- Create a mini powerpoint presentation, prezi or iMovie on your topic. You must research your topic first. Refer to chapter 20 in your textbook. The following links may also help...

Overview of the 1920s
The Red Scare
Prohibition
Race
The KKK
Sacco and Vanzetti
Immigration Restriction
The Scopes Trial

Each slide should contain information in bullet points and relevant pictures, maps, graphs, etc.
- Length: 5 slides (including a title slide)
- You will present your slides to the class. Be able to explain and elaborate in your presentation.

Value: 25 points