Transcript Traditionalism vs Modernism 09

Traditionalism vs. Modernism
• HOT ROC- What is the difference between
a traditionalist and a modernist?
• Discuss
The Growing Divide
• Urban Attractions:
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Factory & Office jobs
Higher wages
Diversity
Entertainment
Etc.
• Rural Problems:
– Export demands
dropped after WWI
leading to lower
income
Changing Values
• Traditionalists
– Felt attacked by modernists
– Generally lived in smalltown
– Increased religious
fundamentalism
• Modernists
– Viewed some traditionalists
as “backwards”
– Excited by city life
– Exposed to new ideas,
music, and social values
New Vocab Word:
• Prohibition- A ban on the
production and sale of
alcohol (18th Amendment)
– Volstead Act: Enforcement of
the 18th Amendment.
– Spells out that all alcohol will
be illegal, not just in saloons
and sets up all the details of
when and how alcohol is
prohibited.
Traditionalism vs. Modernism
Debate
• Your group will be
discussing three opinions
on 1920s’ social issues
from the perspective of
either a traditionalist or a
modernist.
• As you develop your
group’s response to each
statement, be sure to
provide historic evidence
to support your argument.
Traditionalism vs. Modernism Debate
Follow these steps to prepare for the discussion:
• 1. Prepare your arguments.
– Review the content from Chapter 29 on your assigned
viewpoint
– Assign one of the topics to each group member
• 2. Debate
– Each topic will be addressed in speed rounds
– Winner of the topic will be voted on by the moderator
– At the end of the round, the moderator will raise card to
indicate to class which side won that round
– Some sentence starters:
• “As traditionalists/modernists, my group . . .”
• “My group agrees/disagrees with your group because . . .”
• 3. Notes
– Add to your STAR notes any important points you didn’t get
– Or, add questions to your left-hand margin
Traditionalism vs. Modernism
Debate Topics
• Opinion A (Section
29.3) Young people
today are totally out
of control.
• Opinion B (Section
29.4) Prohibition has
done more harm
than good.
• Opinion C (Section
29.5) Both evolution
and creationism
should be taught in
the classroom.
Example
“As a
traditionalist, my
group…”
“As a modernist,
my group…”
+1 for a valid
argument
+1 for a key fact
+1 for a valid
argument
+1 for an ideal
+1 for a key fact
+1 for an ideal
Counterargument:
“My group
disagrees with your
group because…”
+1 for a valid argument
+1 for a key
fact
Counterargument:
“My group
disagrees with
your group
because…”
+1 for a valid
argument
+1 for a key
fact