Technology shapes society and identity, both in the past and present. By exploring the role of technology in history, we can better understand how it has shaped the country’s character.
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Technology shapes society and identity, both in the past and present. By exploring the role of technology in history, we can better understand how it has shaped the country’s character.
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Following the chaos of World War I and the Spanish Flu, the 1920s was a period dominated by social change. Nicknamed “The Roaring ’20s,” the decade saw people redefining American culture in positive and negative ways. In this inquiry, students examine cultural movements and events of the 1920s to determine what made them roar.
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A renaissance brings to mind transition, change, invigoration, and widespread influence. Harlem in the 1920s and 1930s was a vibrant hub of literary, artistic, and musical expression. This inquiry asks students to consider the coexistence of social and political tension with a celebratory and hopeful future as they determine what elevated the African American experience…
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The Great Migration reshaped not only African American life but also the cultural fabric of the entire United States, laying the groundwork for greater visibility, recognition, and influence of Black culture. This inquiry provides experiences for students to analyze the movement of African Americans from 1890 to 1960 to understand the scale and scope of…