Roaring Twenties Celebrities

How did celebrities like Babe Ruth, Charles Lindbergh, and Amelia Earhart influence American culture and inspire people during the 1920s? This document activity examines the background and impact of celebrities 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 - Babe Ruth primary source photo analysis with scaffolding questions
Roaring Twenties celebrities document analysis with scaffolding questions
Babe Ruth on being a celebrity POV with scaffolding questions
Amelia Earhart on being a celebrity with scaffolding questions
The Influence and Allure of Fame during the Roaring Twenties primary source quotes analysis with scaffolding questions
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why did the achievements of sports stars and aviators in the 1920s have such a strong impact on American society and culture during that time?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)

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