Technology and Media in the 1920s · US History

Which statement best describes the relationship between urban and rural culture in the 1920s?

  1. There were no cultural, religious, or social differences between cities and rural areas at all
  2. Rural areas completely controlled Hollywood and radio
  3. Urban modernism and rural traditionalism clashed over values, religion, and social change
  4. Cities rejected every form of modern technology
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Correct answer: Urban modernism and rural traditionalism clashed over values, religion, and social change

The 1920s saw tensions between modern urban culture and more traditional rural values. Debates over Prohibition, evolution, immigration, religion, and changing gender roles reflected this divide.

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