second world war

• What was the New Deal's focus on effectiveness?

  Economic recovery and cultural development
• How did popular culture change in the 1930s?

  It mixed changes with developments in some areas
• What significant global event began during the 1930s?

  World War II
• What characterized the Great Depression's impact on culture?

  It led to mixed changes in popular culture
• What is popular culture?

  Shared cultural practices, norms, and values
• What does mass culture include?

  Fashion, music, art, literature, and entertainment
• How did the Great Depression shape popular culture in the 1930s?

  It influenced themes of struggle and escape
• What themes did authors explore in 1930s literature?

  Poverty, social inequality, and human spirit
• What were the key themes in 1930s American literature?

  • The Great Depression
  • Poverty and hardship
  • Social inequality
  • Human spirit's resilience
• Who depicted the plight of a migrant family during the Dust Bowl?

  John Steinbeck
• What does "Of Mice and Men" portray?

  Struggles faced by migrant workers
• What is the title of the 1936 work by Margaret Mitchell?

  Gone with the Wind
• What does "Gone with the Wind" depict?

  A romantic escape from harsh realities
• What did Erskine Caldwell's works focus on?

  Poverty of Southern farmers
• What is the theme of "Tobacco Road"?

  Struggles of impoverished Southern families
• What genre is "Dalton Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun"?

  Anti-war novel
• What does "Johnny Got His Gun" critique?

  The horrors of war and its impact
• What does "Call It Sleep" explore?

  The immigrant experience and identity
• What was the focus of Henry Roth's "Call It Sleep"?

  Immigrant family's struggles in NYC
• What was the significance of the 1930s for American literature?

  It was a golden age for literature
• How did the 1930s influence American authors?

  They explored themes of struggle and resilience
• What was the impact of the Great Depression on entertainment forms?

  Some thrived while others declined due to constraints
• What did the 1930s entertainment landscape reflect?

  Society's struggles and desires for escape
• What was the purpose of the 1930s entertainment?

  To provide escape from harsh realities
• How did dance marathons reflect the 1930s culture?

  They showcased desperation and endurance
• What was a common theme in 1930s films?

  Struggles of the common man
• How did the film industry adapt during the Great Depression?

  By producing escapist and uplifting content
• What was the significance of the 1930s in American cinema?

  It marked a shift towards escapism in films
• What was the role of music in the 1930s?

  It provided comfort and escape
• How did jazz influence 1930s culture?

  It became a symbol of freedom and expression
• What was the impact of radio in the 1930s?

  It connected people and provided entertainment
• How did the 1930s shape American identity?

  Through shared experiences of hardship and resilience
• What was the legacy of the 1930s on American culture?

  It laid the foundation for future cultural movements
• What were the key cultural shifts in the 1930s?

  • Rise of escapism in entertainment
  • Exploration of social issues in literature
  • Influence of jazz and radio on culture
  • Reflection of hardship in artistic expressions
• What is the title of Henry Roth's work about an immigrant family?

  Call It Sleep
• What is the main theme of "Call It Sleep"?

  An immigrant family's struggle to adapt
• In which year was "Call It Sleep" published?

  1934
• What is the title of Horace McCoy's work that features a dance marathon?

  They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
• What event is "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" set during?

  A dance marathon during the Depression
• In which year was "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" published?

  1935