PPT-1920’s Women and Change

Daily Question Have women had reasons to rebel before the 1920s Flapper Article Changes in the Role of Women After World War One women had an increased presence in the factory workforce Increased presence in college scene. 1900-1920. Chelsea Bell. Southern Methodist University. MSA 3325. Spring 2013. Gowns by Paul . Poiret. , 1912. The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920. Historical Background. 1900-1920. England. France. From . 1620-1920. Women’s History . Interactive PowerPoint. Often in the study of American History it would seem only white men did anything of note. Recently, educators are making an effort to be inclusive of all who made a difference. One such group is Women.. 1880-1920. 1880-1920: real-life roles of women. For each of the following pictures, you will respond to these prompts on your handout.. What are the women doing? . Where are they?. Who are they? White, black, rich, poor?. “A return to normalcy”. The Roaring 20’s. The Jazz Age. The Good Times. Impact. Progressivism. Imperialism / Expansionism. WWI . A New Era. In 1920, Warren G Harding is elected president. States the nation needed a “return to normalcy”. November 20. th. , 2014. Student Objectives. TSWBAT explain how flappers challenged conventional expectations.. TSWBAT analyze a series of political cartoons dealing with women’s suffrage and gender dynamics in the 1920s.. s. Young Women Change the Rules. In the rebellious, pleasure-loving atmosphere of the 1920s, women wanted to break from tradition, forget the hardship of the war years.. Began to assert their independence, reject 19. 1.) 18th Amendment. . -- passed in 1919, made the sale and consumption of alcohol illegal. Why were people for prohibition?. •. People blame high crime rates on alcohol. •. People believe alcohol is evil. 29 & 30 – Republican Presidents . “A return to normalcy” – Harding 1920. The Ohio Gang. Teapot Dome Scandal – Albert B. Fall. “Keep it cool with Coolidge” 1924. “The business of government is business”-Silent Cal. Prohibition. January 1920- 18th Amendment. Sale of alcohol was illegal . Bootlegging- Illegally producing and selling alcohol . Speakeasies. Illegal establishments that sold liquor. “Speak easy” when you are at a bar so you don’t look nervous or act suspicious . There were significant differences between the quality of play and the fan base for pro and college basketball. . Many of the professionals never went to college and some did not even complete high school. . The New Morality. The struggle between tradition and modernity. The New Morality. A shift in the beliefs of many Americans during the 1920s on their ideas of family, relationships, gender roles, religion, and especially, war.. Ch 13, Sec 1, 2. 1920s was period of massive rapid change.. Inevitable due to WWI.. Many came home from war scarred & wounded both physically & mentally.. Many who stayed home disillusioned as well.. American . Communist Party . formed in 1919. c. ommunist ideas frightened much of the public. Palmer Raids . (1919) resulted in the deportation and arrest of . thousands. n. o evidence of revolutionary conspiracies uncovered. . 1920. By: Charlee, Ariel, Emily . Slang. Bimbo. : refers to a macho man. Butt me!”. : “I would like a cigarette.”. Cash. : a smooch. Cheaters. : Glasses or bifocals. Choice bit of calico. : a desirable woman.