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The American Dream in the 1950s 1950s Economy Why was there no recession after War World II? 1.) “Big” Business & Mass Production 2.) N ew Industries 3.)

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1 The American Dream in the 1950s 1950s Economy Why was there no recession after War World II? 1.) “Big” Business & Mass Production 2.) N ew Industries 3.) Increased leisure time & Consumerism No More Rationing! 4.) Increase in Population (Baby Boom)

2 1.) “Big” Business & Mass Production Type of Work changes: Less Blue Collar Jobs More White Collar Jobs Blue: manufacturing goods for sale White: management, sales, usually better paid. Franchises : a company that offers similar products/services in many locations. Ex: McDonalds

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4 “Big” Business & Mass Production PRO: Lots of people making money. CON: Organization of Man by William Whyte Taking way a person’s individuality Belongingness = increase of conformity

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6 2.) New Industries Technology Advertizing

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9 Increased Leisure Time 1.) 40 hour work week & Vacation Time 2.) Time saving technology ex: washing machine War Ration Over = Cool new thing to buy = People are spending $$!

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11 The Baby Boom By the 60s = 13 million new homes, 85% in the suburbs. Part of the American Dream = Ideal Family Vets returning home to families = babies Economic good times = babies Advances in Medicine = babies!! **Dr. Jonas Salk = polio vaccine**

12 Dr. Spock

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