1920s Simulation Due: Thurs, Feb. 11
Purpose: To demonstrate the conflicts between the modern and traditional during the 1920s. And to have fun!
We will conduct a 1920s simulation in the form of a party in class, and you will assume the role of one of the historical figures listed below. During the simulation, you will explore multiple perspectives on the issues of the 1920s by interviewing each other (in character) about your conflicting or supporting beliefs. On the day of the simulation, you should come with a nametag stating the name of your character, your poster & research, in costume, and bring food or drink for our party.
Cast of Characters- Al Smith—politician
- Calvin Coolidge—president
- A. Philip Randolph—civil rights
- Marcus Garvey—civil rights
- Charles Dawes-banker/politician
- A. Mitchell Palmer-attorney general
- Georgia O’Keeffe—artist
- Bartolomeo Vanzetti—political dissident
- Henry Ford—businessman
- Aimee Semple McPherson-preacher from California
- Billy Sunday—baseball player/preacher
- Eliot Ness—prohibition agent
- William Jennings Bryan-attorney
- Clarence Darrow—attorney
- Langston Hughes— writer
- Zora Neale Hurston—writer
- Ernest Hemingway—writer
- F. Scott Fitzgerald—writer
- Zelda Fitzgerald—flapper/writer
- Louis Armstrong—jazz musician
- Duke Ellington—jazz musician
- Bessie Smith—jazz singer
- Babe Ruth—baseball player
- Clara Bow—flapper/actress
- Charles Lindbergh—aviator
- Dorothy Parker—writer/satirist
- Amelia Earhart—aviator
Character Overview
- Conduct some research about your assigned character and focus on what they were doing in the 1920s.
- Write 1-2 paragraphs about your person and include a good quality photo of them along with a relevant quote. Include only the most important information about them in the 1920s and why they were a significant figure during that time. Answer the question: how did your character illustrate the conflict between modern and traditional values in 1920s America?
- Wear a costume for your character on that day (or related 1920s fashion).
- Bring snacks to share on the day of the party.
1920s Simulation Due: Thurs, Feb. 11
Purpose: To demonstrate the conflicts between the modern and traditional during the 1920s. And to have fun!
We will conduct a 1920s simulation in the form of a party in class, and you will assume the role of one of the historical figures listed below. During the simulation, you will explore multiple perspectives on the issues of the 1920s by interviewing each other (in character) about your conflicting or supporting beliefs. On the day of the simulation, you should come with a nametag stating the name of your character, your poster & research, in costume, and bring food or drink for our party.
Cast of Characters- Al Smith—politician
- Calvin Coolidge—president
- A. Philip Randolph—civil rights
- Marcus Garvey—civil rights
- Charles Dawes-banker/politician
- A. Mitchell Palmer-attorney general
- Georgia O’Keeffe—artist
- Bartolomeo Vanzetti—political dissident
- Henry Ford—businessman
- Aimee Semple McPherson-preacher from California
- Billy Sunday—baseball player/preacher
- Eliot Ness—prohibition agent
- William Jennings Bryan-attorney
- Clarence Darrow—attorney
- Langston Hughes— writer
- Zora Neale Hurston—writer
- Ernest Hemingway—writer
- F. Scott Fitzgerald—writer
- Zelda Fitzgerald—flapper/writer
- Louis Armstrong—jazz musician
- Duke Ellington—jazz musician
- Bessie Smith—jazz singer
- Babe Ruth—baseball player
- Clara Bow—flapper/actress
- Charles Lindbergh—aviator
- Dorothy Parker—writer/satirist
- Amelia Earhart—aviator
Character Overview
- Conduct some research about your assigned character and focus on what they were doing in the 1920s.
- Write 1-2 paragraphs about your person and include a good quality photo of them along with a relevant quote. Include only the most important information about them in the 1920s and why they were a significant figure during that time. Answer the question: how did your character illustrate the conflict between modern and traditional values in 1920s America?
- Wear a costume for your character on that day (or related 1920s fashion).
- Bring snacks to share on the day of the party.