Unit 8 1950s Pop Culture

1. 1950 ’s “ The Golden Years”

7. Interstate Highway Act of 1956

10. Moving to the Suburbs

12. New “American Dream”

16. Toys Many toy fads started in the 50s, things like the slinky and silly putty were common things to find a home. Coonskin caps and Mr. Potato heads were more common for boys to play with. While girls played with hula hoops and Barbie dolls.

19. American Bandstand Dick Clark’s “American Bandstand” was a way for the new artists to perform for the nation

20. Doo-Wop and Rock’n’Roll Doo-Wop was a form of rhythm and blues that emerged from the northeastern industrial cities, it was one of the most mainstream music styles in the 50s. Rock’n’Roll is a genre that evolved from a combination of blues, country, jazz, and gospel music.

21. Popular Music As Rock’n’Roll increased in popularity, so did dancing. Many cities held sock hops for young people enjoy.

23. Women’s Fashion in the 1950s Fifties clothing was conservative. Women wore dresses with pinched waists and high heels. Teens wore poodle skirts, saddle shoes, and ponytails.

24. 1950s Fashion Men’s fashion during the 1950s consisted of gray flannel suits. Teens wore jeans, reminiscent of James Dean, with t-shirts and flat tops.

29. 1950s Advertising

30. 1950s Advertising