1950s+-+Happy+Days

This essential question is one that must be answered to understand the era of the Cold War and the 1950s ... so let's begin! Take a look at the resources provided and begin a list of the positives and negatives of life in the 50s. We will use these in class on Wednesday to make a creative conversation!

ABC-CLIO readings - [|THE COLD WAR AT HOME] , [|THE ECONOMY BOOMS] , [|THE SKY IS THE LIMIT] , [|BOOM-TIME FOR BABIES AND HOUSES]  - usmstudent, historyrules

jet engines made new industries. settle down and have kids leading to huge population growth. hold appliances like dish washers and garbage disposals. common. || *There was a lot of cold war hysteria over who was communist and many suspected communists had their careers ruined because their names were placed on the black list.
 * The 50s were "Happy Days" || The 50s weren't "Happy Days" ||
 * *Huge business boom
 * New industries and products like plastic, frozen foods,
 * Housing industry boomed
 * Many returning servicemen came back and were able to
 * many people had money to spend on things like house
 * missiles were being made and anti-biotics were more
 * Soviets beat the US into space.
 * Huge amount of government spending.
 * Many minority families remained in the crowded cities.
 * Baby boom put a lot of stress on schools. ||