Exploring the 1950s: American Life and Culture

What was the average marriage age for men in the 1950s?

• 18 years

• 30 years

• 25 years

• 23 years

Who was a significant figure in parenting advice during the 1950s?

• Margaret Mead

• Sigmund Freud

• Dr. Benjamin Spock

• Carl Jung

What was the average yearly salary at the beginning of the 1950s?

• $3,210

• $2,100

• $5,010

• $4,500

By 1959, what percentage of American homes owned a television?

• 50%

• 60%

• 90%

• 75%

Which trend was short-lived during the 1950s?

• 3-D movies

• Rock n' Roll

• Drive-in theaters

• Television

Which movie became the highest grossing film of the 1950s?

• Rear Window

• The Ten Commandments

• Ben-Hur

• Vertigo

Which sport's games were attended by over 15 million tickets nearly every year of the 1950s?

• Boxing

• Football

• Baseball

• Basketball

Who was known as 'The King of Rock n' Roll'?

• Elvis Presley

• Jerry Lee Lewis

• Buddy Holly

• Chuck Berry

What was a popular fashion trend among young girls in the 1950s?

• Poodle skirts

• Mini skirts

• Flapper dresses

• Bell-bottom jeans

How many Hula Hoops were sold in the first four months after its debut?

• 20 million

• 25 million

• 15 million

• 10 million