1950's

The 1950's was the period after World War Two, which ended when we bombed Japan. The 1950's was a time for beehive hair dew's and Elvis Presley. America was now once again seen as "The land of opportunity." The economy was booming, farmers prospered, and the use of electronics and appliances grew. It was a time of the rise of the middle class.

When the men returned back from the war the women returned back to their duty's in the house. The women were seen as caretaker of the house and children, while the men were suppose to bring home the "bread and butter." The women who continued to work got paid less than men. In the 1950's the G.I. bill was introduced. It helped lower education fees, help with affordable housing, and provide loans. During WWII African Americans fought side by side with whites and they finally felt more integrated. When they returned home it was not the same. There was less racism in the military then there was at home.

The 1950's also brought a change in education. A college education was now for everyone not just the intellectuals. President Truman came up with the fair deal. Part of the fair deal was the creation of a civil rights committee.

The next phase of the 1950's was the rise of the suburbs. Many model houses were being created, these were considered "cookie cutter houses." They were considered cookie cutter houses because they were all the same. People said that they found their American dream. Americans began to marry faster, younger and had tons of kids. People began to spend most their time watching television, especially game shows. The 1950's was a time for improvement and changes.