Chapter 11: 1920-1932 Inquiry Organizer
📎 | Inquiry Organizer | Summary of chapter objectives and resources |
📖 | Chapter Introductory Essay | In-depth overview of significant events in the time period |
🔎 | Narratives | Shorter essays on a dramatic story or individual |
📍 | Decision Points | Narratives that describe a pivotal decision in history |
💬 | Point-Counterpoints | Differing sides of an argument presented by scholars or historical figures |
✒️ | Primary Sources | Firsthand accounts from the time period |
📝 | Lessons | Instructions and handouts to engage students in the classroom |
✏️ | Unit Essay Activity | Culminating essay based on AP LEQs to assess chapter objectives |
Unit 6: Chapter 11 (1920-1932) | |
Compelling Question: How did the modernization of the American economy and society lead to cultural conflict during the 1920s? | |
Chapter Objectives:
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Supporting Question 1: What challenges did the government face during the Progressive Era and the 1920s? | Resources:
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Supporting Question 2: How did culture change as a result of the modernization of the economy and society? | Resources:
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Supporting Question 3: What caused the Great Depression and what were the government’s responses to the crisis? | Resources:
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Unit 6 Essay Activity How did the modernization of the American economy and society lead to cultural conflict during the 1920s? Option B: Explain the causes of the Great Depression and its effects on two of the following: American political, social, or economic life. Through this inquiry, students will evaluate primary and secondary sources to explain the factors that contributed to a shift in U.S. relations with the rest of the world. Ultimately, students will use the primary and secondary sources in this chapter to practice constructing an essay in AP Long Essay Question format, demonstrating their skills in explaining continuity and change. Students should be evaluated using the AP Rubric. Assess students’ progress in understanding the compelling question for this chapter by assigning the Unit 6 Essay Activityactivity. |
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