Life in the 1950s

1950s/Cold War Notes Day 3

Multiple Choice

What is the name given to small communities in the suburbs that thrived on conformity and "The American Dream?"

• Suburbia

• Utopia

• Urban Sprawl

• City Life

Multiple Choice

What did they call the first modern suburban neighborhoods? (Hint: named after their designer)

• Lonelytowns

• Levittowns

• Hoovervilles

• Linberghtowns

Open Ended

What was considered the American Dream in the 1950s?

Open Ended

Why was conformity so important in the 1950s?

Multiple Choice

In the 1950s, people moved to the _______________ to find work in the tech sector and a warmer climate (made enjoyable via new air conditioning).

• Rust Belt

• Bible Belt

• Sun Belt

• Star Belt

Open Ended

Name a famous 1950s rock & roller:

Open Ended

What was "White Flight" and why was it damaging to cities?

Poll

How do you feel about what you learned today?

• I am 100% confident.

• I get the basic idea.

• I am a little lost.

• I am completely lost even though I was paying attention.

• I am completely lost because I was not paying attention.