Ever since our nation's birth, our country has continued to grow and change at a rapid rate. Every decade has brought new inventions and innovations, changes in our government and the business world, and new trends in fashion and entertainment. Which decade brought about the most change? Which decade brought the most important change? Which decade was the most instrumental in changing the quality of life for Americans?
You will be taking a look at a window in time, a decade of changes in the history of our nation. You will be looking at life in America from many different angles. What changes were going on with our government? What was the state of the economy? What kind of jobs did people have? What types of businesses were opening or closing? What was the typical family like? What important events happened? What did people do for fun? What inventions were changing the quality of life for people? What "title" could you give this decade that would express what it was all about?
You will be working with a partner to complete several tasks with the information you collect. Have fun and good luck as you help us map out one piece of our country's journey on the road to where we are today.
You will be taking a look at a window in time, a decade of changes in the history of our nation. You will be looking at life in America from many different angles. What changes were going on with our government? What was the state of the economy? What kind of jobs did people have? What types of businesses were opening or closing? What was the typical family like? What important events happened? What did people do for fun? What inventions were changing the quality of life for people? What "title" could you give this decade that would express what it was all about?
You will be working with a partner to complete several tasks with the information you collect. Have fun and good luck as you help us map out one piece of our country's journey on the road to where we are today.