Clash of Cultures
The urban transformation of the United States in the early 20th century led to the rise of a culture clash between the modernists and fundamentalists. In the twenties, the country witnessed the rise of radios, urbanization, diversity, the KKK, rejection of science, and more. Since today, the United States has experienced cultural wars that are somewhat similar.
Question After reading about the fundamentalists in the Cultural Wars of the 1920s in the textbook and the supplemental reading, what strikes you the most? Give one or two examples from this decade to illustrate your points.
Do we, in the United States, still have these types of cultural fights? Explain your answer. Materials Twenties Assignment Material A Documentary about Prohibition Expectations: Summarize life in the Twenties (and the topic you picked). Understand both sides of the argument. Analyze the relationship between the past and present (your topic).
Instructions Requirements: 350 words or more (the better) Provide historical evidence/examples to support your opinion These are from the sources I provided on this page. I expect quotes from at least two sources DO NOT plagiarize. Please read the plagiarism rule.
