Culture of the 1950s

American Life in the 1950s

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Why are the 1950s seen in such a positive light by most Americans?

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What are positives of living in the suburbs?

Poll

This is when women start going to work and the job of being a housewife goes into decline. Do you think this was good for society?

• Yes

• No

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Many see this growth of suburbs, consumerism and technology as a positive, but other see it as creeping conformity. Which one do you think it is, and why?

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Why were Interstate Highways built?

The Sun Belt

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Favorite TV show? (forever or just right now)

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What do your parents (or grandparents) think of your taste in music?

Poll

Do you think the number of people going to church went up or down in the 1950s?

• Up

• Down

Poll

Do you think the number of people going to church went up or down in the 1950s?

• Up

• Down

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Most surprising/interesting thing you learned today?