1920's Cultural Divide - Urban v. Rural

What did rural society think of alcohol?

• They believed people could drink whenever and wherever

• That only men should drink alcohol

• Believed it was a sin that tore families apart

• They didn't have an opinion

The economy boomed in urban areas and demanded more workers. This was due to an increase in _________ work.

What were points of conflict for those living in urban and rural areas?

• Prohibition

• science and religion in schools

• one groups opinion of the other

• all of the above

Give 2 examples of how technology made life easier for those in urban areas.

What would this group of women be called and how would they be perceived by people in rural areas?

What is urban sprawl?

• the move from rural to urban areas

• spread of cities into surrounding regions

• the population growth of cities

• the move from urban to rural areas

Check all that apply: Which of these contributed to changes to city life in the 1920's?

• automobiles

• electricity

• job opportunities

• agriculture

Do you believe that there are still divisive differences between people who live in urban and rural areas? Why?

Rural communities were thought of as more __________ compared to urban communities who were seen as _______.

• modern; traditional

• fast paced; slow paced

• advanced; less advanced

• slow paced; fast paced

William Jennings Bryan, “Cross of Gold” speech, July 1896: “You come to us and tell us that the great cities are in favor of the gold standard; we reply that the great cities rest upon our broad and fertile prairies. Burn down your cities and leave our farms, and your cities will spring up again as if by magic; but destroy our farms and the grass will grow in the streets of every city in the country.”

What is this passage and image trying to say regarding urban and rural areas? (3-4 sentences)