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American History

American History. Topic : Conformity and Consensus in the 1950s *2 Day Lesson. Learning Goal. Students will be able to explain, with specific historical examples, how the 1950s were both a decade of conformity AND rebellion. Today you will be taking notes and 2 short quizzes/assessments.

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American History

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  1. American History Topic: Conformity and Consensus in the 1950s *2 Day Lesson

  2. Learning Goal • Students will be able to explain, with specific historical examples, how the 1950s were both a decade of conformity AND rebellion. • Today you will be taking notes and 2 short quizzes/assessments

  3. Rubric

  4. Cornell Notes • Conformity • Examples in the 1950s included: • Suburbs • Usage of Interstates • Levitowns • Baby Boom • Consumerism • “We Like Ike” Ad • The American Dream

  5. Political Ad & Music Samples • “We Like Ike” Video • Elvis Presley: “Jailhouse Rock” • Chubby Checker: “Twist” • Chuck Berry: “Johnny B. Goode” • Little Richard: “Tutti-Frutti”

  6. Quick Check for Understanding: Assessment a • Decide whether each event is an example of conformity or rebellion: • Youths listening to Elvis • Buying a house in the suburbs • Using a credit card to buy a TV • Defying your parents • A non-violent “sit in” protest • Rose Parks refusing to give up her seat • Central High School / President Eisenhower • Baby Boom

  7. Cornell Notes • Elvis Presley / Rock n Roll • James Dean: Rebel Without a Cause • Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger • BB King • Beatniks • Anyone fighting for civil rights • Rebellion

  8. Cornell Notes • Political Concerns • McCarthyism / Red Scare • Civil Rights • Brown v. Board of Education (1954) • Pacifism / MLK Jr. • Ongoing Cold War • Korean War (1950-1953) • Central High School in Little Rock • School Integration / National Guard

  9. Assessment b • Write an introductory paragraph for the FRQ prompt utilizing the 2-1-1 Method • 2 Background Sentences • 1 Thesis Sentence • 1 Roadmap Sentence • You have 8 minutes. After the time is up, you will exchange with a neighbor and give them your evaluation of the paragraph. • When you get your paragraph back, track your progress on the Learning Goal handout

  10. Back to the notes….

  11. Dennis v. U.S. (1951) • Leaders of the American Communist party were jailed for advocating the overthrow of the U.S. government • In Dennis v. U.S., the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the 1940 Smith Act which made it illegal to advocate the overthrow of the govt. by force or to belong to such a group • Court ruled it was ok to teach about Communism, but not to “advocate” it as an ideology because that presented a “clear and present danger” (Schenck v. US – yelling fire in a crowded theater)

  12. McCarren Internal Security Act (1950) • Over Truman’s veto, Congress passed the MISA. It had 3 provisions: 1) Made it unlawful to advocate the establishment of a totalitarian govt. 2) Restricted the employment and traveling of those joining Communist-front organizations 3) Authorized the creation of detention camps for subversives

  13. HippoCampus Video on McCarthy • McCarthyism Video

  14. McCarthy’s Tactics He used constant unsupported accusations about Communists in government to keep the media focus on himself and discredit the Truman administration He was 1) elevating own career AND 2) hoping to elevate Eisenhower campaign

  15. Tactics Middle-class Americans loved his “take the gloves off” approach with hard-hitting remarks aimed at the wealthy His popularity soared so even President Eisenhower did not defend his close friend George Marshall (Marshall Plan) when McCarthy accused Marshall of being a communist

  16. McCarthy’s Downfall • In 1954, McCarthy had accused the army of Communism and the Senate held a live TV hearing • McCarthy viewed as a bully by millions on ABC and is why ABC was able to become a major network • McCarthy could never prove his claims and he was discredited after verbally sparring with Army Counsel Joseph Welch

  17. Anti-McCarthyism Anyone opposed to his crusade against Communism Many were fearful of his accusations which could lead to losing a job, being jailed, etc

  18. 2-1-1 • The image associated with the 1950s was one of consensus and conformity. But rising up in the heart of society was rebellion. This rebellion was fueled by the restlessness of youths and the passion of civil rights activists.

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