Why was America so prosperous during the 1920’s?

How did the automobile effect America’s economy?

What was the general trend of companies in the 1920’s?

What was the American Plan? What is suffrage? THINKER: What is evolution? What does the theory of evolution challenge?

BELLWORK

Women’s Suffrage

As WWI came to an end, women still did not have the right to vote.

You are going to learn about women’s suffrage and their fight to pass a constitutional amendment.

As you read, answer the questions on your own sheet of paper.

Be ready to discuss!

Women’s Suffrage Women obtained the

right to vote in 1920 with the passing of the 19th amendment.

Only 35% of women went to the polls and voted in 1920.◦Lived in rural areas◦Family discouraged

it◦Not comfortable

By 1928, there were 145 women in 38 state legislatures.

1920’s Women

The flapper symbolized a modern woman who challenged traditional gender roles.

She was rebellious, independent, and carefree.

The flapper also patented a new fashion for women.

Other Random 1920’s Facts Well known inventions of the decade were

Kleenex, zippers, and band-aids. The average yearly income was $1,236. In

the year 2000 it was $28,272. The population of the US was 106,521,537

people. In the year 2000 it was 281,421,906 people.

The most popular cartoon characters were Mickey Mouse, Little Orphan Annie, and Felix the Cat.

1920’s SLANG

Applesauce What you say when you are angry: “Oh, Applesauce!”

JakeOK

“Everything is Jake”

Moll A gangster’s girlfriend

The Big Cheese The most important person; the boss.

Religious Tensions Many Americans did not agree with

certain changes in society, especially the challenge of traditional beliefs.

Challenges of traditionalism came from:1. Science and technology played a larger

role in everyday life2. War and problems of society caused

people to question God’s existence3. Some argued that the bible contained

contradictions and historical inaccuracies.

Led to tensions between fundamentalists and evolutionists.

Religious Tensions

Fundamentalism Evolution Strong adherence

to any set of beliefs Religious

traditionalist values that supported Christian ideas

God inspired the bible and should be interpreted literally

Human beings and all other living species develop over time from simpler life forms

Based on science Challenges religious

viewpoints

The Scopes Trial In 1925, a Tennessee law banned the

teaching of evolution. John T. Scopes, a science teacher, said

this was unconstitutional and violated his personal and religious freedom.

He violated the law and was arrested for teaching evolution.

This began the case known as The Scopes Trial.

The Scopes Trial The 10-day trial

created huge publicity.

Scopes was found guilty and fined $100.

Created more clash between rural and urban sectors

William

Jennings

Bryan

Clarence

Darrow

Darrow represented Scopes and fought for freedom of speech.

Bryan was a fundamentalist and bible expert.

Discussion Questions On a sheet of paper, answer the

following questions….. In YOUR opinion: What side do you support? Explain! Did Scopes have the right to teach

evolution? Should Scopes have received a different

punishment? Why do you think this court case was

such a big deal?