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Page 1: Pop Culture of the 1950s The United States and the Cold War

Pop Culture of the 1950sThe United States and the Cold War

Page 2: Pop Culture of the 1950s The United States and the Cold War

REVIEW.

1. Who won the 1948 Presidential Election?2. Who won the 1952 Presidential Election?3. Which Soviet Premier came to power in 1955 following the death of Stalin?4. What two events happened under the Presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower?5. Describe the baby boom and its impact on the United States.6. Describe how Eisenhower went about fixing the high way crisis.

Page 3: Pop Culture of the 1950s The United States and the Cold War

Pop Culture of the 1950sWhat is “pop culture”?

Pop Culture during the 1950s?Consumer CultureMaterial CultureMusicTelevisionMovies

Page 4: Pop Culture of the 1950s The United States and the Cold War

Consumer CultureStarting in 1950 the American economy grew rapidly.The US had 6% of the world’s population.

How much of the world’s wealth did the United States hold?40%

What were they doing with this new wealth?Buying items to make their lives easier.

Page 5: Pop Culture of the 1950s The United States and the Cold War

Material CultureHow would the life of a teen during the 50s be different from a teenager of the 30s?The average teen during the 1950s had a small income (work or allowance) allowing them to buy material goods.

But first… What is a teenager?

Sassy

Page 6: Pop Culture of the 1950s The United States and the Cold War

QUESTION.Do you listen to any music that your parents do not like?

Page 7: Pop Culture of the 1950s The United States and the Cold War

MusicIn the 1950s, America creates one of the most popular genres of music in the world.

What genres of music were used to create Rock & Roll?Gospel and Country and Rhythm and Blues

Term coined by Alan Freed in 1951

Page 8: Pop Culture of the 1950s The United States and the Cold War

QUESTION.

Which demographic of people in American listened to country and gospel during the 50s?Which demographic of people in America listened to rhythm and blues during the 50s?

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MusicWho made Rock & Roll popular during the 1950s?

Elvis Performance (w. Hound Dog)

Why was Rock & Roll so appealing to teenagers?

How did Elvis eventually die?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdDIKONSDUM

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TelevisionIn 1946: Only 7,000 Americans owned a TV

By 1960: 50m owned across the country

Why did people love television shows at this time?It taught valuable life lessons, but was very stereotypical.

I Love Lucy - Chocolate Factory

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6LUg-siJVs

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MoviesDrive in theatres sweep the nation with famous movie stars like:

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