Topic 7.3: American Life in the 1950s

What boomed in the 1950s, leading to the growth of suburbs?

• Urbanization

• Suburbs

• Industrialization

• Globalization

What did the majority of Americans want for their families in the 1950s?

• Urban apartments

• Suburbs

• Rural farms

• City skyscrapers

What did suburbs offer returning soldiers in the 1950s?

• Expensive homes

• Affordable homes and tuition for college

• Urban apartments

• Luxury condos

What increased America's need for in the suburbs?

• Public transportation

• Cars and highways

• Railroads

• Airplanes

What was the impact of the migration to the suburbs?

• Increased urban population

• Decreased need for cars

• Mostly white families moved

• More public transportation

What did Americans buy in record numbers in the 1950s?

• Bicycles

• Cars

• Motorcycles

• Boats

What act did Congress pass in 1956 related to expressways?

• Civil Rights Act

• Interstate Highway Act

• Social Security Act

• Education Act

What boomed as Americans watched comedies, news reports, and variety shows?

• Radio

• Television

• Newspapers

• Magazines

What percentage did TV ownership jump to by 1960?

• 10%

• 45%

• 90%

• 75%

What did businesses take advantage of to sell goods to buyers?

• Radio

• Television

• Newspapers

• Magazines