Modernity versus traditionalism
What Modernity versus traditionalism means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
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Avant-garde culture was largely confined to Berlin and other major cities, often provoking intense backlash from conservative and rural populations.
The cultural clash between the traditional, religious countryside and the modern, secular city was epitomised by the Scopes Trial and Prohibition.
The 1920s witnessed profound changes in society, characterised by a clash between modern urbanism and traditional rural values.
Topics that use Modernity versus traditionalism
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