The History and Evolution of the Blues, Part 2

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This printable worksheet helps high school students understand the history and cultural roots of the blues. Seven multiple-choice questions cover the African American origins, the influence of work songs and spirituals, and regional emergence of the blues, followed by two open-response prompts on improvisation and call-and-response, and on how historical experiences shaped early blues themes. Suited for music history or American-history units.