Radios during the Roaring Twenties

How did the invention of the radio change the way people got news and stayed connected during the Roaring Twenties? This document activity examines the background and impact of the radio during the roaring twenties. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - Radio News 1925 primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions
Radio Affects American Life document analysis with scaffolding questions
Radio’s Impact Activity - Two Opinions primary source quote analysis with scaffolding questions; includes student rubric
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why was the radio important in shaping American culture and communication during the Roaring Twenties?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)

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