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Famous American Men of the 1920s
 At the end of this lesson, you will know: - - When each man lived - - What he contributed to society and/or what he was famous for, and - - Other important events of the 1920's
 * Lesson Overview**: As you study history, it is important to not only know facts, dates and events but to also know people. This lesson will introduce you to four famous American men from the 1920s, Clarence Darrow, William Jennings Bryan, Henry Ford and Charles A. Lindbergh.

1. Watch the Lesson Overview video about the four men [|1920sHistory.wmv] (best viewed in Windows Media Player) You can also read the Lesson Overview text here [|famous_men_overview_text.doc]
 * Activities**: Complete the following activities:

2. Read a biography about each man. As you read make notes to address the three items listed in the Lesson Overview. Clarence Darrow, William Jennings Bryan, Henry Ford, Charles A. Lindbergh 3. Review video footage about each man. (Go to the Videos link in the left navigation area.) Make notes if you find anything new related to the three items listed in the Lesson Overview.

4. Examine a timeline of the 1920's. Choose two timeline items that ARE NOT related to these four men but you feel are important in our history and make notes to help you in your writing for the assessment in item 6, below.

5. Compose a discussion entry about two of the four men. Go to the Discussion link at the top of the course and share your thoughts on what these men might be doing today, in our modern society, based on what they did during their lives.

6. Click the Assessment link on the left and answer multiple choice questions about these four men. You will also write two complete paragraphs sharing the research you did in item 4, above. (Refer to the course writing rubric to see how you will be graded on this work)

Extension: If you want to learn more about the 1920s here are some links. [] []