The 1950s in America saw a period of economic prosperity and suburban expansion. The US had the strongest military after WWII. The GI Bill and affordable cars allowed many Americans to move from cities to new suburbs. Infrastructure growth occurred with the creation of interstate highways. Consumerism increased with franchises like McDonalds, though some rejected conformity through movements like the Beats. Rock and roll music rose in popularity with artists like Elvis Presley.
2. Culture of the 1950s
The US had the world’s strongest
military power during the 50s
At the end of WWII most Americans
wanted to have children because
they were sure of their future (The
Baby Boom)
During the 50s most Americans had
money to spend and prosper on
3.
The G.I. bill, officially the Servicemen's
Readjustment Act of 1944, provided
many benefits to veterans of World War
II.
Most Americans during the 1950s moved
from the city to the suburb because most
Americans could afford a car
4. During the 1950s a growth in Americas
infrastructure took place with the creation of
many national highways. (The Federal Aid
Highway Act 1956)
With the 1950s came a sense of conformity
within consumer market (the franchise ex:
McDonalds)
The Beat Movement came about in the
1950s, and they rejected the predominate
values of American society
The 1950s sees the rise of Rock n’ Roll with the
popularity of Elvis Presley who combined a
mix of Southern blues, country, and gospel to
form his music
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