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Ohio State University

Ehistory: Clash of Cultures in the 1910s and 1920s

For Students 9th - 10th
Although this introduction to a more extensive site is not lengthy, it is filled with information about all the cultural tensions evident in the early 20th century. Of interest is a chart comparing the "Old" Culture with the "New" Culture.
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the history of the Prohibition Era in the United States, how it started, the problems it caused, and how it ended.
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Other

Alcohol: Problems and Solutions: Prohibition: The Noble Experiment

For Students 9th - 10th
Prohibition ultimately was a failure, but this fact sheet gives you some interesting perspective into the temperance movement. Discover some of the outlandish punishments advocated for those who drank.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Decade That Roared

For Students 5th - 8th
A very brief overview of the decade between the end of World War I and the Great Depression.