Music in Society Mini DBQ: How has music highlighted American society?
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Description
In this short, hands-on primary source activity, students interpret three different political messages through the use of music (one from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1960s). Then, students answer overarching questions for each song before providing a response to the overarching question, "How has music highlighted elements of American society?" Students analyze excerpts from Bob Dylan's, “The Times They Are A-Changin’" (1963), Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit" (1939), and Woody Guthrie's "This Land is Your Land." This activity is a great way to highlight the lack of rights and mistreatment of African-Americans and women during the 20th century.
Enjoy this outstanding, hands-on primary source that is easy to relate to modern day!
A key and full Google 1:1 version are included!
This resource is included in the Birth of American Culture (1950s and 1960s Culture) Unit, located here!
