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This 1920s Lesson Plan Bundle includes six engaging US History lessons covering key events, social movements, and cultural shifts during the Roaring Twenties, often referred to as the Jazz Age. Whether you’re teaching about post-WW1 U.S. foreign policy, the economic boom, Prohibition, the Harlem Renaissance, or the social changes of the 1920s, this bundle provides comprehensive, ready-to-use resources.

Perfect for teachers of any experience level, each lesson is designed for a 45-50 minute class period and can be customized for your specific needs. All files are fully editable to fit your classroom’s schedule, whether you need to lengthen or shorten your lessons.

Lessons Included in this Bundle:

• Post-WW1 U.S. Foreign Policy (26 slides, 4 pages)
  • This lesson explores U.S. foreign policy in the 1920s, focusing on efforts to prevent another world war through treaties like the Washington Naval Conference, the Kellogg-Briand Pact, and the Dawes Plan. Students will gain insights into U.S. foreign relations during this critical period and the impact of these policies on the world stage.
• Post-WW1 Demobilization & The Lost Generation (36 slides, 4 pages)
  • Delve into the challenges of post-WW1 demobilization, including the economic impacts and how the era’s disillusionment gave rise to the Lost Generation of writers. Key figures like F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, and Gertrude Stein will be discussed, along with the generation’s influence on social change in the 1920s.
• First Red Scare & Post-WW1 Nativism (37 slides, 4 pages)
  • This lesson covers the First Red Scare, the Palmer Raids, and the rise of nativism in post-WW1 America, including the rebirth of the Ku Klux Klan and the controversial Sacco and Vanzetti trial. Students will analyze how fear of communism and immigration shaped national policies.
• Roaring Twenties Economy & Stock Market (25 slides, 4 pages)
  • Explore the economic boom of the Roaring Twenties with a focus on the rise of consumerism, the stock market, and the impact of Henry Ford’s assembly line. Students will learn how the economy influenced the 1920s cultural scene, with the emergence of new technologies and the rise of mass media.
• Jazz Age & Prohibition in the Roaring Twenties (41 slides, 4 pages)
  • This lesson covers the Jazz Age, including the spread of jazz music, the role of flappers, and the controversies surrounding Prohibition. Students will discuss the social conflicts of the era and the cultural significance of jazz, as well as the consequences of the 18th Amendment and the 21st Amendment.
• The Harlem Renaissance (35 slides, 4 pages)
  • Students will explore the Harlem Renaissance and its profound cultural impact on African American expression in music, literature, and politics. The lesson addresses the work of figures like Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Louis Armstrong, and examines the rise of political movements like Garveyism.

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Slides/Pages: 223 total (199 slides, 24 pages)

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Each Lesson Plan Includes:

• PowerPoint Presentation: Ready-to-use, visually engaging slides.
• Guided Notes: Student-friendly fill-in-the-blank notes to accompany the lessons.
• Multiple Choice Quizzes: 6-question quizzes to assess understanding.
• Teacher Answer Keys: Easy-to-reference answer keys for both guided notes and quizzes.

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Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• Great value: By purchasing this bundle, you save 20% compared to buying each lesson individually.
• Extremely content-rich: Offers in-depth coverage of many major events and topics spanning multiple days of instruction.
• Perfect for any teacher: Ready-to-use materials ideal for both experienced teachers and substitutes.
• Ideal for virtual classrooms: Fully adaptable to online teaching platforms with minimal preparation needed.
• Time-saving: All resources are packaged together, allowing for flexible teaching with minimal prep work.

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