The Jazz Age

How did jazz music and the cultural changes of the 1920s influence people’s attitudes toward traditional social norms? This document activity examines the background and impact of jazz music on American culture during the 1920s. 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 - F. Scott Fitzgerald primary source quote analysis with scaffolding questions
The Jazz Age document analysis with scaffolding questions
Louis Armstrong on the Jazz Age POV with scaffolding questions
Bessie Smith on the Jazz Age POV with scaffolding questions
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why did jazz music have a lasting impact on American culture and future music styles?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)

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