Unit 2: Why the Twenties Roared
by Dr. H - February 4th, 2012
The week of 2/6 we will start a new unit, on the 1920s. Our main focus in class will be EH Ch 22 on Progressivism and Ch 24, “The New Era.” The online quiz for this unit will cover chapters 21 and 23.
Mon 2/6 – Progressivism. Progressivism is a word (like Reconstruction) that encompasses not only a time period but also a complex social movement and political transition. Read EH Ch 22 for background before class.
Also, the next online quiz will open on Monday by noon. It will cover chapters 21 and 23 and be open until midnight on Friday, Feb 10th. As before, you can take it up to three times and Blackboard will record your highest grade.
Here’s a shorter version of the slideshow from Monday. I know some of the text is small in the embedded version, so click on the “fullscreen” icon in the lower right corner of the mini-player to bring it up larger on your screen.
Wed 2/8 – The Roaring Economy. Reading is EH Ch 24 p. 657-665
Fri 2/10 – Workshop Day on the economy and culture of the 1920s. Reading is EH Ch 24 p. 665-670.
Reminder: bring your laptop on Friday to the workshop day.
