The Postwar Boom
changes from previous eras
- Homes were able to be mass produced which allowed for the rapid expansion of the suburbs.
- T.V. became a "Vast wasteland" for many suburban middle class families. People spent hours-a-day watching television for entertainment and information.
- The rise of franchises first became present during the postwar boom. This allowed for the rapid expansion of businesses throughout America. Fast-food was a result from this achievement.
- The teen culture began to develop where a "teenager" had free time and spending money. They were major participators in consumerism. Rock and roll became a major trend through singers such as Elvis Presley.
Sputnik
The world's first artificial satellite launched by Soviets
during the space race on October 4, 1957.
Sputnik traveled around the Earth at 18,000 miles per
hour, circling the globe every 96 minutes.
during the space race on October 4, 1957.
Sputnik traveled around the Earth at 18,000 miles per
hour, circling the globe every 96 minutes.
suburbs
Residential towns or communities near a city.
Grew 47% which demanded an increase for
homes and cars.
Grew 47% which demanded an increase for
homes and cars.
Consumerism
A preoccupation with the purchasing of material goods.
There were twice as many middle class members
than before WWII. New technology was brought
to the home
There were twice as many middle class members
than before WWII. New technology was brought
to the home
beat generation
The Beat Generation were a series of writers who tried to
express their displeasure with what was going on in society;
rebellion against parents and conservatives.
express their displeasure with what was going on in society;
rebellion against parents and conservatives.
dynamic construction
Eisenhower's economic philosophy which favored a continuation
of the chief New Deal programs with an attempt to remove the
federal government from some areas. Conservatives with money
and Liberals with rights. Budget cutting was a high priority.
of the chief New Deal programs with an attempt to remove the
federal government from some areas. Conservatives with money
and Liberals with rights. Budget cutting was a high priority.
Core American Values
Nationalism was demonstrated through McCarthyism to ensure that there was NO communistic influences inside the U.S. government.
Progress was noticeable through the economic prosperity and family growth of this time. Americans pent-up savings due to a lack of foreign competition. The expansion of suburbs were due to the "baby boom." Home ownership became more affordable because of low-interest rates and mass produced subdivisions. This led to the expansion of the automobile industry because people needed cars to go to the city for work.
Common good was illustrated through people's participation in consumerism. There were twice as many middle-class families who sought new technology and material good that the market offered. By taking part in consumerism the economy got better and provided the opportunity for more jobs.
Progress was noticeable through the economic prosperity and family growth of this time. Americans pent-up savings due to a lack of foreign competition. The expansion of suburbs were due to the "baby boom." Home ownership became more affordable because of low-interest rates and mass produced subdivisions. This led to the expansion of the automobile industry because people needed cars to go to the city for work.
Common good was illustrated through people's participation in consumerism. There were twice as many middle-class families who sought new technology and material good that the market offered. By taking part in consumerism the economy got better and provided the opportunity for more jobs.