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Period 38/30/18The American StoryThe Roaring TwentiesPartner Presentation ProjectDue date: 9/6/18The daring feats of Houdini were popular with all people—rich and poor, immigrants and longtime citizens. One of the theories about this connection is that his daring matched the times. The Roaring Twenties were known for the flaunting of convention and for the sometimes wild extravagances and fads of the flapper culture. Flappers were young people who defied the conservative styles of their elders, wearing flashy costumes, and dancing and listening to jazz. This “throwing caution to the winds” society could no doubt connect with the seemingly wild stunts Houdini put on for the public’s amusement. With a partner, research the era of the 1920s and give an 8-10 minute presentation on what you learned. Some keywords to search for are the Roaring Twenties, flappers, and Jazz Age. Use only credible sources (scholarly journals, books, websites, etc.) for your research and cite them appropriately using APA format. Wikipedia is not a credible source.Using PowerPoint, Prezi, posters, etc., make a visual presentation with a partner to present your research and findings to the class.Your presentation must include:Background of the Roaring Twenties (1920s)Brief summary What is it? What caused it?Who/what was affected?What is its significance in history?Women’s new roleWhat new freedoms did women gain during this period?How did women’s roles change during this period?What are flappers? Consumer CultureWhat were some important consumer products?Cars (Ford, Chrysler, GM)RadiosMoviesThe Jazz AgeWhat is it?Who participated in the Jazz Age?ProhibitionWhat is it?What kind of problems did it cause for people?ConclusionHow did the Roaring Twenties change the lives of Americans?Do you see any influences of the Roaring Twenties in our culture today?Works Cited Remember to cite all your sources using APA format ................
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