As the 19th century turned into the 20th century a modern America emerged. This change came just in time. As the end of the second decade of the 20th century was approaching, the United States found itself engulfed in a world war. This was followed by a decade of unrestrained technological and economic development that quickly crashed into a deep economic depression that was intensified when the dust bowl struck the nation’s breadbasket. In this lesson, students will explore, through art and music, how country music evolved alongside the nation.