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Social and cultural developments: ‘the Jazz Age’ in the 1920s; new social values and the role of women; the failure of prohibition and its significance; social impact of the Depression and the Second World War.
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Crisis of identity, 1920–1945 (A-level only)
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Social and cultural developments: ‘the Jazz Age’ in the 1920s; new social values and the role of women; the failure of prohibition and its significance; social impact of the Depression and the Second World War
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What was a significant cultural movement in the 1920s that reflected the changing social values in the USA?
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The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement that celebrated African American culture and arts, significantly influencing social values in the 1920s.
Key terms
- Flapper: A young woman in the 1920s who defied traditional norms of behavior and dress, symbolizing the new liberated woman.
- Speakeasy: An illicit bar or nightclub that operated during Prohibition, where alcohol was sold and consumed illegally.
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Overgeneralizing the impact of the Great Depression: It's important to specify that the impact varied significantly across different demographics, such as race, gender, and region.
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