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The Mood of the 1950s Ch. 27 Section 2

America Values Security over Adventure Conformity Comfort Prosperity Opportunities for the next generation

Comfort and Security “Always stay on track no matter what”

Youth Culture The “Silent Generation” High school education Few worked, only part time Small shops, paperboys, babysitters Targeted by business Prepared for the future Boys: college or business Girls: marriage and family

Religion Renewed interest in Religion National level Billy Graham Against “godless communism” Hope against nuclear war National level 1954: “under God” added to pledge 1955: “In God we trust” on all currency Billy Graham

Men and Women’s Roles Men Women Go to school Find a job Support their family Make important decisions that effect home, community, nation, and the world Women Play a supporting role Get some education Get married Tend the home and raise a family Be involved with the community

Challenged to Conformity Women at Work Continuing rise of married women working Wanted to buy items of “the good life” Youthful Rebellions Challenging the beliefs of their parents Movies: Rebel Without a Cause Music: Rock and Roll Literature and Art: Beatniks

Rock and Roll Music which grew out of Rhythm-and-Blues Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly Elvis Presley The “King of Rock and Roll” Older Generation Opposed Immorality Leveling the Races

Beatniks The “Beat Generation” Writers, artists, and other participants Promoted spontaneity Challenge the traditional and shocked the normal Open use of sexuality and illegal drugs