Today’s Objective We will describe impacts of that rock ’n roll, television and the Beat Generation had on American society during the 1950s.

Which development following World War II caused the pattern shown in the diagram above?

increase in the number of family farms Which development following World War II caused the pattern shown in the diagram below? increase in the number of family farms expansion of highways and automobile ownership movement of most factories to rural areas decline in the number of middle-income families

The image above depicts the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 passed by Congress shortly before the end of World War II. What impact did the legislation have on the economy?

The image below depicts the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 passed by Congress shortly before the end of World War II. What impact did the legislation have on the economy? Low-interest loans to the defense industry enabled them to hire returning veterans. Economic aid to veterans helped them re-acclimate to civilian life, boosting the economy. Economic assistance for soldiers to be stationed in Europe contained the spread of communism. The legislation expanded career opportunities in the military after the war ended.

One of the main reasons that air pollution increased in the 1950s was: the shift from the use of natural gas to electricity to heat homes the new government legislation to regulate defense industries the population shift as people moved from cities to rural areas the growing use of automobiles resulting from the development of the suburbs

One purpose of the G. I. Bill, which was passed by the U. S One purpose of the G.I. Bill, which was passed by the U.S. government during World War II, was to: ease fears about the threat of Soviet expansion prosecute those suspected of having communist sympathies pay veterans large cash bonuses when they returned home provide educational opportunities to returning veterans

What effect did the rise in birthrate in the 1950s have on the U. S What effect did the rise in birthrate in the 1950s have on the U.S. economy? increases in the birthrate caused a need to develop new medical technology and develop Medicaid Corporate America promoted conformity and blue-collar jobs in America in order to make a profit the rising affluence of middle-class America led to the growth of suburbs and increased consumption the expense of raising large families slowed the economy for the next two decades

Today’s Objective We will describe impacts of that rock ’n roll, television and the Beat Generation had on American society during the 1950s.

Today’s Product I will create a bubble map identifying and describing five ways American culture changed during the 1950s.

Pop Culture in the ’50s

Birth of Television By 1957, there were about 40 million television sets in use and TV became an important source of information Television shows like I Love Lucy and The Honeymooners were the most popular shows; and there were only 3 channels.

The Ozzie and Harriet Show 1952-1966 Pop Culture of the 1950s Father Knows Best 1954-1958 The Ozzie and Harriet Show 1952-1966 Leave it to Beaver 1957-1963

Pop Culture of the 1950s Americans became more homogeneous (alike) in the ’50s. People got married, had 2-3 kids. The dad worked and mom stayed home to run the house.

Drive-In Movies Peaked in ‘50s The Automobile Culture First McDonald’s (1955) First Holiday Inn (1952) Drive-In Movies Peaked in ‘50s Americans became a mobile nation in the 1950s because of the automobile. Many of the things Americans did centered around the automobile.

Teenagers of the 1950s With more disposable income and greater freedoms, the culture of teenagers in society greatly changed during the 1950s.

Birth of Rock ’n Roll Rock ’n Roll music and the automobile culture united teens in their own world where they could escape the bonds of their parents.

Birth of Rock ’n Roll Rock ’n Roll was a form of music that evolved in the 1950's from rhythm and blues, characterized by the use of electric guitars, a strong rhythm with an accent on the offbeat, and youth-oriented lyrics.

Birth of Rock ’n Roll During the ’50s, Rock n’ Roll became a symbol of teenage rebellion against authority Rock ’n Roll was based on African-American rhythm and blues and had a fast beat Elvis Presley, a singer from Mississippi, became the King of Rock ‘n Roll during the 1950s

Birth of Rock ’n Roll Other rock ’n roll stars of the 1950s included Buddy Holly, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Chuck Berry.

Birth of Rock ’n Roll Many parents viewed rock ’n’ roll as loud and dangerous. Rock ’n Roll shows were banned in some communities.

Juvenile Delinquency Many parents blamed rock ’n roll for the rising juvenile delinquency that became a major problem in American society in the 1950s.

Juvenile Delinquency Many blamed juvenile delinquency on books such as J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye that glorified rebellious behavior.

Juvenile Delinquency With such movies as “Rebel Without a Cause” and “The Wild One” others blamed the movie industry for juvenile delinquency.

The Beat Generation The Beat Generation was the movement of the ’50s when young people ditched society’s normal standards and embraced originality and individuality.

The Beat Generation Elements of "Beat" culture embraced originality and individuality in the way people thought and acted. “

The Beat Generation Beat Generation writers such as Jack Kerouac (right) and Allen Ginsberg inspired many young people to reject conformity and other social norms.

The Beat Generation Ginsberg's Howl (1956) and Kerouac's On the Road (1957) are among the best known examples of Beat Generation literature.

The Beat Generation Members of the Beat Generation were referred to as “beatniks” and were people who did not want to conform to the rest of American society.

Coming up: The Civil Rights Movement

Today’s Objective We will describe impacts of that rock ’n roll, television and the Beat Generation had on American society during the 1950s.

Today’s Product I will create a bubble map identifying and describing five ways American culture changed during the 1950s.