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1950’s: A Time of Prosperity

1950’s: A Time of Prosperity. How did the American economy and society change after WWII?. G.I. Bill of rights. By 1960, 1/3 of Americans lived in the suburbs. inflation. What items today cost more than they are worth? Why?. Taft- hartley act. Why do workers go on strike?

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1950’s: A Time of Prosperity

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  1. 1950’s: A Time of Prosperity How did the American economy and society change after WWII?

  2. G.I. Bill of rights • By 1960, 1/3 of Americans lived in the suburbs.

  3. inflation • What items today cost more than they are worth? • Why?

  4. Taft-hartley act • Why do workers go on strike? • What do they want?

  5. Truman’s fair deal • What are examples of how our current president is trying to make life “fair” for all Americans?

  6. Eisenhower’s beliefs • Do you agree with his ideas?

  7. Interstate highway act • What are examples of how people travel today?

  8. Results of new jobs • Why are Americans struggling to get jobs today?

  9. Baby boom • “In 1957, there was a baby born every second!”

  10. 1950s Shows television • What type of television is popular today? I Love Lucy Zorro The Ozzie & Harriet Show1952-1966

  11. Rock and roll • Elvis Presley • Chuck Berry • Jerry Lee Lewis • Buddy Holly

  12. Inner cities • Who was living in the “suburbs” • Who was living in the “inner cities” • Why?

  13. Celebrities of the 1950s Movie Stars TV Stars Music Stars

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