11/14 and 7.7

Roaring Twenties Timeline

What is the 1920's commonly called?

What is that supposed to mean?

What was roaring in a good way?

What was roaring maybe in a negative way?

Essential Question #7- How have advances in Technology impacted the development of the country and the American people? (in the 1920's)


Essential Question #2- How has the rise of Mass Media influenced and transformed Culture? (In the 1920's)



Period 7: 1890-1945, Topic 7- 1920's: Innovations in communication and technology

Student learning objective- Explain the causes and effects of the innovations in communication and technology in the United States over time.

Historical Developments:

-Production of consumer goods

-Improved standards of living

-Greater personal mobility

-Better communications systems

- Mass media

“For Summer Sport. . . .

“Down to the beach again–into the water–out on the boats. And every party a [radio] party, with concerts and dance music coming in on the air.

“Off to the camps again–deep woods–canoes on the lake–roasted corn. And a campfire. With a [radio] to bring in music from cities a thousand miles away.

“Baseball again–and the scores broadcasted to your [radio] in the backwoods. Quiet days of rest, but not dull days. Rainy days indoors, but days of fun. Fun all day, every day. . . .”

Advertisement for radios, published in 1923

Discussion Question #1- What led to the radio?

Discussion Question #2- What could the radio be used for in the 1920s?

Discussion Question #3- What change in culture from the late 1800's has occurred?

Discussion Question #4- How does this perfectly portray the reputation of the 1920's?

Coolidge and radio

Discussion Question #5- What was Coolidge the first to do with the radio?

Discussion Question #6- What effects did that have?

Important links regarding radio and broadcasting!

"Voice Over: The Making of Black Radio"

Black Swan records

NBC

HW- American Pageant Chapter 31 Quiz is Wednesday, November 15.

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