The horrors of WWI shattered Enlightenment beliefs, leading us into the 1920's and the age of uncertainty. Scientists, artists, and writers helped express the changed way that people began to look at the world.

What was the name of Albert Einstein's theory?

How did it challenge Newton's views of a world operating with absolute laws of motion and gravity?

How did Sigmund Freud's theory of he unconscious weaken people's faith in reason?

The brutality of WWI made many question accepted ideas about reason and progress. Philosophers and writers expressed many of these anxieties. What are the core beliefs of existentialism?

What did Nietzche urge a return to? Why?

Many painters moved away from the realistic styles, wanting to show the inner world of emotion and imagination. What was the message of the Dada movement?

What was the message of the Surrealist movement?

Even music began to move away from traditional styles. Describe the new style called Jazz. What were its origins?

What were some of the changes that women were making in their lives?

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What did Margaret Sanger speak in favor of?

Even technology changed because of the war. As automobiles became more affordable, how did the average family's lifestyle change?

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Why was the widespread use of the radio a big deal?

What did the movies provide Americans?