Group Discussion: Societal Impact

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This resource focuses on the significant cultural conflicts during the 1920s in America, a decade marked by profound social changes and tensions. It highlights key issues such as the clash between science and religion exemplified by the Scopes Trial, urban modernism versus rural traditionalism, changing gender roles highlighted by the emergence of flappers, and the impact of Prohibition and organized crime. The document outlines a framework for group discussions that prompts students to identify and analyze these conflicts, consider diverse perspectives, evaluate historical narratives, and reflect on the lasting impacts of these cultural tensions on contemporary American society. Students are encouraged to summarize their discussion points, facilitating a deeper understanding of how the events and issues of the 1920s continue to influence American identity and social structures today.