In this step, you will examine popular music that existed just prior to the birth of rock and roll. You will listen to music from before and after World War II and determine what role music played in the war and if it changed afterward.
Determine how the music of the 1940s reflected current events of the time.
Listen to the playlist of music from the 1940s
Examine the resources below about life in the 1940s
Determine if the music tells a message about the war and the life of Americans. Add a post to your Canva template explaining the purpose, perspective, and intended audience of the music from the 1940s.
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