Social Studies 8B

Chapter 21 Partial Study Guide

All Key terms and people including:

Stalemate Jeanette Rankin Vladimir Lenin John J. Pershing Czar Nicolas II

Manfred Von Richtofen warmonger Armistice Abdicate Epidemic Reparation

Pacifist Self-determination Nationalism Convoy Militarism Deport

Please Explain: The Military as Educator

Identify three factors that led to the outbreak of World War One

Research Project Due

1920’s PowerPoint Project

The decade of the 1920’s is a very important time in American History. Because there were so many

events that occurred in such a short period of time, we will not be able to cover them all in class. For this

unit, you will choose a topic from the list below that interests you and research it on your own.

1. Red Scare: The Sacco and Vanzetti Case

Threat of Communism, and why are people so afraid of it.

2. Automobile I: The Life and Times of Henry Ford

Look at Ford, the innovator, and discuss what impact he himself had on society.

3. Automobile II: The new world of Auto mobility

How did the automobile change society?

4. The Mass Media I: Radio

Describe the new mass culture created by the radio.

5. The Mass Media II: The birth of movies and movie stars.

Detail the impact of this new phenomenon.

6. Changing roles of Women

Describe the styles and lifestyles of the Flapper as well as the women's struggle for

equality.

7. Evolution and the Scopes Trial

Describe the rise of religious fundamentalism and the clash between religion

and science.

8. Fighting Racism

Discuss the importance of the NAACP, the UNIA, Marcus Garvey, and/or Black Nationalism.

9. Jazz Age I

The origins and nature of jazz and its various styles should be examined.

10. Jazz Age II

Discuss the importance of the musician’s work. Highlight one specific musician or piece.

11. Painters of the Harlem Renaissance

Examine the contributions of artists to the Harlem Renaissance. Highlight one specific

artist or piece.

12. Poets of the Harlem Renaissance

Examine the contributions of literature to the Harlem Renaissance. Highlight one specific

author, poet or piece.

13. Heroes of American Aviation (two separate topics)

Discuss the importance of either Charles Lindbergh or Amelia Earhart to American culture by describing

their life and times.

14. American Sports (can be duplicated)

Discuss America’s love affair with baseball and Babe Ruth, or The Black Sox Scandal or any other 1920’s

popular sport.

15. Organized Crime

Examine the crime bosses in Chicago and detail Al Capone’s life and legacy.

16. Racism and Nativism in the 20s

Describe the impact that the Ku Klux Klan had on 1920’s society.

17. Immigration Restriction

Explain the philosophy behind the Comprehensive Immigration Law of 1924 and the quotas it established.

PowerPoint Guidelines:

Presentation must contain a title slide and a documentation (works cited) slide in MLA format. You must

use a minimum of four outside sources other than your textbook.

Must include a minimum of four slides (does not include title or documentation slide)

Must include appropriate graphics and information.

SCORING CATEGORIES

Content

4 Covers topic in-depth with details and examples. Subject knowledge is excellent.

3 Includes essential knowledge about the topic. Subject knowledge appears to be good.

2 Includes essential information about the topic but there are 1-2 factual errors.

1 Content is minimal OR there are several factual errors.

Sources

4 Source information collected for all graphics, facts and quotes. All documented in desired format.

3 Source information collected for all graphics, facts and quotes. Most documented in desired format.

2 Source information collected for graphics, facts and quotes, but not documented in desired format.

1 Very little or no source information was collected.

Slide Creation

4 Presentation flows well and logically. Presentation reflects extensive use of tools in a creative way.

Correct number of slides

3 Presentation flows well. Tools used correctly. Correct number of slides. Overall presentation is

interesting

2 Presentation is unorganized. Tools are not used in a relevant manner. Lacking in number of slides.

1 Presentation has no flow. No tools used. Insufficient number of slides.

Requirements

4 All requirements are met and exceeded.

3 All requirements are met.

2 One requirement was not completely met.

1 More than one requirement was not completely met.

Mechanics

4 No spelling errors. No grammar errors. Text is in authors' own words.

3 Few spelling errors. Few grammar errors. Text is in authors' own words.

2 Some spelling errors. Some grammar errors. Most of text is in author