https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw Group summaries of the traditional and modern views of Americans in the 1920s en-us 2017-03-08 13:31:52 UTC 2025-10-04 20:47:32 UTC hello@padlet.com ryanrobertsonma https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/158643057
 Group 1 - Introduction

Group 2 - The Growing Traditionalist - Modernist Divide

Group 3 - Generations Clash Over New Youth Culture

Group 4 - Wets and Dries Clash Over Prohibition

Group 5 - Traditionalists and Modernists Clash Over Evolution


]]> 2017-03-08 13:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/158643057 https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/158763087 Olivia Lockette, Catherine McLaren, Maddie Mueller, Alyssa Guenther
Modernists believed in the theory of evolution, traditionalists believed in creationism. Evolution was a scientific theory that all things evolved from a simpler form of life. Creationism was the belief that God created the universe. The Scopes trial was a criminal trial held in Dayton Ohio in 1925 that tested the constitutionality of a Tennessee law that banned the teachings of Darwin's theory of evolution in schools. The argument became less about the legal matter but more of an argument of social division against the generation gap. 


]]> 2017-03-08 18:20:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/158763087 https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/158763092 Bridget Hill, Vanessa Larocca, Ashly Lipscomb, Emily Kuntz

Older and younger generations clashed in the 1920s.  For example, courtship changed dramatically in modern families.  Also, many young people felt free to ignore their elders.

Youth Perspective: The younger generation decided that the adults who had sent young men into battle, in World War I, did not deserve respect.
Adult Perspective: Many adults considered the behavior of young people reckless and immoral.

Flappers: young women who broke with traditional expectations for how women should dress and behave.

]]> 2017-03-08 18:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/158763092 https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/158763239 By: Alec, Jack, Shelby, Trisha

In the 1920's modernist ideas started to rise and conflict with old traditionalist ways.  Modern science would conflict with old religious traditions, fueling a debate that exists even to this day.  Modernists wished for change in the system with new trends rising, promoting a fun, perky lifestyle. This difference in lifestyles would cause a divide within the american people.

Traditionalism was centered around the ideas of valuing long-held cultures and respecting old religious methods. According to traditionalists, these values do and have held held together society.  For instance, traditionalist teetotalers opposed the moral integrity of drinking alcohol, and instead, opted for tea.

Modernism was centered around embracing change, new ideas, lifestyle, following trends, and living a fun life.  According to modernists, traditionalist ways were outdated and restricted individual freedom and way of life.  The opposing sides of how society should function started a "culture war" that is still prevalent today.


]]> 2017-03-08 18:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/158763239 https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/158763885 By Danny, Ruby, Marissa, and Karlie

In February of 1929, men disguised as officers approached a rival Chicago gang and ordered them to obey their rules. After they thought nothing of it, the two sides attacked each other. This is known today as the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. The result was several deaths in the gang dressed up as officers.

The Traditionalist view, also known as the "Dry" perspective, believed that alcoholism caused many negative things such as crime, violence, and the breakup of families.

The Modernist View, also known as the "Wet" perspective, believed that it was not sinful to drink, and backed this up by saying Jesus turned water into wine.

The most important outcome of this debate was the establishment of the Volstead Act, which supported the 18th Amendment prohibiting the making and selling of alcohol.

From this, groups emerged from this such as the "speakeasies". This was a secret club that emerged after the establishment of the 18th Amendment. A specific criminal that was involved in this group was Al Capone. He was known to execute bootlegging- the production, transporting, and selling of illegal alcohol, which lead to a multi-billion dollar business by the 1920s. ]]> 2017-03-08 18:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/158763885 https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/158763945 Luke Harvey, Jacob Jedry, Zachary Leachman, and Zachary Pendarvis

The traditionalists are more conservative, and the modernists are more apt to change. Modernists typically are more open in embracing new ideas, styles, and social trends. A traditionalist however, is one who has a deep respect for the old ways and religious values, they are the anchors that provide order and stability in a society. These two groups are deeply divided, and both sides look at one another as monsters. 

The traditionalists believes that new ideas should be viewed suspiciously, and they believe that they are defending the good in America. The Modernists however believe that cities provide freedom to live, and that rural America is behind in modern day beliefs. Some examples of what traditionalist may belief is that courtships should lead to marriage, and that young people are often reckless. The modernist is more likely to go to higher education, and believe that dating doesn't necessarily have to lead to marriage. Modernists also tend to not be as focused on religion.]]> 2017-03-08 18:22:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/158763945 https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/505144042 2020-04-13 19:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/505144042 555504 https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/566426128 2020-05-12 02:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/566426128 555504 https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/566426239 2020-05-12 02:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/566426239 https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/674262858 2020-08-10 14:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/674262858 https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/1045962598 2020-12-30 02:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/1045962598 https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/1236060159 2021-02-24 13:08:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanrobertsonma/n6lccocu6ypw/wish/1236060159