Cultural Elements of the 1930s

What contribution's to 1930s culture and to keeping American's outlook positive during the Great Depression did Duke Ellington contribute?

• He boosted American spirits by contributing money to Americans.

• He boosted American spirits with his lively swing music performances.

• He boosted American spirits by dancing to swing music with them.

• He boosted American pride and patriotism by setting world records in track-and-field events and winning four Olympic gold. medals.

What contribution's to 1930s culture and to keeping American's outlook positive during the Great Depression did Jesse Owens contribute?

• He boosted American determination to survive hard times with the epic Civil War novel, Gone with the Wind.

• He boosted American spirits with his lively swing music performances across the U.S.

• He boosted American pride and patriotism by setting world records in track-and-field events and winning four Olympic gold. medals.

Choose three accomplishments of Duke Ellington.

• composer

• writer

• pianist

• drummer

• bandleader

What contribution's to 1930s culture and to keeping the American outlook positive during the Great Depression did Margaret Mitchell contribute?

• She boosted American pride and patriotism by setting world records in track-and-field events and winning four Olympic gold. medals.

• She boosted American determination to survive hard times with the epic novel, Gone with the Wind.

• She boosted the American outlook by providing reading material to keep them occupied.

• She boosted American determination to survive hard times with the epic novel, Gone and Walk.

What type of music is Duke Ellington known for?

• jazz

• country

• blue

• swing

• rock

______ author of Gone with the Wind, was from ______.

• Margot Mitchell, Atlanta

• Maria Mitchell, Alma

• Margaret Mitchell, Atlanta

• Margaret Mitchell. Almara

Who was the main character of Gone with the Wind?

• Scarlett O'Bara

• Scarlett O'Hara

• Scara O'Hara

Where was the Olympics held in 1936?

• Spain

• Germany

• Italy

How did Hitler feel about Owen's success?

• excited

• proud

• angry

What sport did Jesse Owens participate in?

• basketball

• football

• baseball

• track and field