1. Suburban Growth
During the 1950s

2. 1950s Family Video
Based on the video, describe what you think the desired cultural norm was for suburban America in the 1950s.
3-4 sentences
Answers
Traditional/conservative values
Cookie cutter suburb houses
American Dream type family

3. Many of the adults that moved into these suburbs were children in the Great Depression and teenagers in the WWII eras.
How do you think this influenced the adults that were now purchasing suburban homes?
Answer: America wanted to enjoy a time of prosperity and ease after two of the most difficult decades in US History.
Timeline

4. Impact The suburbs of America boomed during the 1950s!! Impact:
Fed into the “Leave It To Beaver” image of the 50’s
Impact:
Decrease of green space (parks or recreation areas) around cities
Increased traffic (commute)
Impact

5. The middle-class was growing due to a strong economy and a strong job market after WWII.
The suburbs were a sign of the growing middle-class!
Economy

6. Economy

7. In a paragraph, describe how suburban sprawl (growth of suburbs) changed the culture of America.
Closure