Prohibition, Flappers, and the Jazz Age
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to the Roaring Twenties
Overview of the cultural, economic, and social context of the 1920s

Module #2
The Origins of Prohibition
The rise of the temperance movement and the passage of the 18th Amendment

Module #3
The Volstead Act
The law that defined Prohibition and its enforcement mechanisms

Module #4
Prohibition and Crime
The rise of organized crime and bootlegging in the 1920s

Module #5
Al Capone and the Chicago Outfit
The notorious gangster and his empire of illegal activity

Module #6
Speakeasies and the Underground Economy
The hidden bars and clubs that flourished during Prohibition

Module #7
The Flapper Culture
The rise of modern femininity and the rebellious spirit of the flapper

Module #8
Flappers and Fashion
The fashion trends and beauty standards of the flapper era

Module #9
Jazz and the Harlem Renaissance
The cultural explosion of African American art, music, and literature in the 1920s

Module #10
Duke Ellington and the Cotton Club
The storied jazz club and its iconic bandleader

Module #11
Louis Armstrong and the Birth of Jazz
The life and legacy of the jazz pioneer

Module #12
The Charleston and Other Jazz Age Dances
The popular dances that defined the eras social scene

Module #13
The Lost Generation
The expatriate writers and artists who flocked to Paris in the 1920s

Module #14
F. Scott Fitzgerald and The Great Gatsby
The classic novels depiction of the Jazz Ages excesses and disillusionment

Module #15
Hemingway, Stein, and the Paris Literary Scene
The lives and works of the Lost Generations most famous writers

Module #16
The Automobile and American Mobility
How the rise of car culture transformed American life

Module #17
Radio and the Birth of Mass Media
The impact of radio on American entertainment and politics

Module #18
The 1920s Economy
The boom years of the Roaring Twenties and their underlying economic trends

Module #19
Racial Tensions and the Harlem Riot
The racial unrest and violence that marred the Jazz Age

Module #20
Womens Suffrage and the 19th Amendment
The long struggle for womens voting rights and its culmination in 1920

Module #21
The Anti-Immigration Movement
The nativist and xenophobic sentiment of the 1920s

Module #22
The End of Prohibition
The repeal of the 18th Amendment and its implications for American society

Module #23
The Legacy of the Jazz Age
How the 1920s continue to influence American culture and society

Module #24
Myths and Misconceptions about the Jazz Age
Separating fact from fiction about the 1920s

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Prohibition, Flappers, and the Jazz Age career

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