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The 1950’s The Cold War and the American Dream (1945 -1960) Chapter 28, Section

The 1950’s The Cold War and the American Dream (1945 -1960) Chapter 28, Section 3

Essential Questions: • Is money the root of all evil?

Essential Questions: • Is money the root of all evil?

La. Vern Baker • 1950’s Rock n’ Roll Artist: – “Tweedlee Dee” – “Jim

La. Vern Baker • 1950’s Rock n’ Roll Artist: – “Tweedlee Dee” – “Jim Dandy” – “See Rider” • White Artists Copied Her Songs in the 1950’s • Radio Stations (Controlled by Whites) Played the White Artists Songs ($$$) • What Does This STILL Tell You About Society in the 1950’s?

1950’s Boom? Really? • The 1950’s is Known as a time of Great Prosperity

1950’s Boom? Really? • The 1950’s is Known as a time of Great Prosperity • However, 1 out of 5 Americans Lived in Poverty (20%) • Most Poor Americans Lived in the Cities • Many Poor Americans were Minorities

The Suburbs • As Many American Businesses Prospered, Many Americans Moved to the Suburbs

The Suburbs • As Many American Businesses Prospered, Many Americans Moved to the Suburbs • Towns Outside of Cities Prospered • Fewer Middle and Upper Class Americans Lived in the Cities: – Less Taxes Collected – Schools Got Less $$$ – Less $$$ to Pay for City Needs (Fire/Police/Garbage) – Cities Across America Began Urban Decay • Scarsdale vs. Valhalla

Mexican Immigration During WWII • During WWII, the U. S. Government Encouraged Mexican Immigration!

Mexican Immigration During WWII • During WWII, the U. S. Government Encouraged Mexican Immigration! • During WWII, Shortage of Farm Workers (The Draft) • U. S. Created the Bracero Program • Over 120, 000 Mexicans Were Part of the Bracero Program

Struggling Minorities • During the 1950’s, Most African Americans, Latinos & Mexicans Did Not

Struggling Minorities • During the 1950’s, Most African Americans, Latinos & Mexicans Did Not Experience a “Boom” • During the Bracero Program (WWII) Mexicans were Paid Poorly & Had Hard Living/Working Conditions • When the Bracero Program Ended, Many Mexicans Stayed Illegally • Why Don’t Illegal Immigrants Protest Low Pay, Poor Working & Living Conditions?

Accomplishments of “Ike” • President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Major Accomplishments: – Kept Most New

Accomplishments of “Ike” • President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Major Accomplishments: – Kept Most New Deal Programs – Expanded Social Security – Increased Minimum Wage for Workers – Created the Department of: • Health • Education • Welfare

The Highway Act of 1956 • In 1956, Congress Passed the Highway Act •

The Highway Act of 1956 • In 1956, Congress Passed the Highway Act • The U. S. Spent $32 Billion Dollars to Build Over 41, 000 Miles of Highway • Created Jobs • Why are Highways Essential for ANY Economy?

The Baby “Boom” • After WWII, Many Americans Began Having Families • Due to

The Baby “Boom” • After WWII, Many Americans Began Having Families • Due to the 1950’s Economic Boom, Many Americans Had More Than 2 Children • The U. S. Grew by Over 30 Million • The “Baby Boomer” Generation Had a Huge Impact on the Economy

Impact of the Baby Boom: • Americans Wanted Houses in the Suburbs for their

Impact of the Baby Boom: • Americans Wanted Houses in the Suburbs for their Kids to Grow Up In • Businesses Spread to the Suburbs to Sell to the Growing Population • Needed a Car in the Suburbs to Get Around: – Car Sales Increased • The Economy GREW!

The Baby Boomers

The Baby Boomers

The Sunbelt States • During the 1950’s, Many Americans Moved to the South and

The Sunbelt States • During the 1950’s, Many Americans Moved to the South and Southwestern Part of the U. S. • The “Sunbelt” States • California Became the Most Populated State in U. S. • The U. S. Economy Continued to Grow

The “American Dream” • During the 1950’s, the “American Dream” Was Defined As: –

The “American Dream” • During the 1950’s, the “American Dream” Was Defined As: – – – Life in the Suburbs Your Own House Good Schools Shopping Malls Safe Place to Raise Your Kids • Has the “American Dream” Changed Today?

Women of the 1950’s • Women During the 1950’s were Promoted as the “Keepers

Women of the 1950’s • Women During the 1950’s were Promoted as the “Keepers of the Suburban Dream” • Job Opportunities for Women Were Limited: – Nurses – Teachers – Secretaries

1950’s Economic Boom • During the 1950’s, American Businesses Were Making All Sorts of

1950’s Economic Boom • During the 1950’s, American Businesses Were Making All Sorts of Goods Needed for the Home • Baby Boom Generation Spurred the Growth • Advertising on Television Became Huge

Television • During the 1950’s, Television was Invented • By 1960, 9 out of

Television • During the 1950’s, Television was Invented • By 1960, 9 out of 10 Homes Had a TV • The Movie Industry Started Losing $$$ • Why is the Movie Industry Losing $$$ Today?

Who Am I?

Who Am I?

Rock n’ Roll • The Founders of Rock n’ Roll: – Bill Haley and

Rock n’ Roll • The Founders of Rock n’ Roll: – Bill Haley and the Comets – Chuck Berry – Little Richard – Fats Domino – Jerry Lee Lewis • Elvis Presley, “The King” of Rock n’ Roll • Who is “The King” of Pop?

1960 Presidential Election • John F. Kennedy (Democratic) vs. Richard Nixon (Republican) • 1960

1960 Presidential Election • John F. Kennedy (Democratic) vs. Richard Nixon (Republican) • 1960 Election is One of the Closest in U. S. History • JFK Won the Election • JFK Became the Youngest President Ever to Serve (43 Years Old)

1960 Televised Debate • 1 st Presidential Debate Ever Televised • How Did Television

1960 Televised Debate • 1 st Presidential Debate Ever Televised • How Did Television Actually Help JFK to Win the Debate and the Election?

Essential Questions: • Is money the root of all evil?

Essential Questions: • Is money the root of all evil?

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