1950 Dbq

World War II had just ended. Women that were working because their husbands were out fighting in the war came back home when the war ended. The 1940’s ended and it was time for a new decade. The 1950’s were looked as a state of mind or a way of living instead of another time in American history. The 1950’s were the most influential decade in American history because the civil rights act began, fashion was completely new and trendy there were more much advancement in entertainment and medicine, and suburban life was much more functional than any other decade in America.

The anti-communist feeling during the 1950s was at redline and it was evident when the McCarran of 1950 was introduced by paul McCarran, Also known as the anti-communist law. The law was immediately vetoed by president Truman due to the mockery of the bill of rights,and in response, his veto was overridden by 89% of the majority vote.(Doc A) An 89% is a significantly high number when it comes to opposing the president, and with this it showed the hysteria surrounding the American people as the soviet union built their presence around the U.S. Those who approved of the McCarran act also authorized for the use of concentration camps during emergency situations(Doc A), strengthening the hatred and entrenched hysteria that the American people

Such as the right to remain silent, the right to know that anything said can be held against the individual in court and the right to have a defense attorney present during questioning. Plus, the court established guidelines for police to follow in notifying suspects of their legal rights before questioning starts. Number three, The Revenue Act of 1964 helped deliver a necessary improvement to the economy. Number four, The Civil Rights Act that Kenney offered to congress in 1963 became law in 1964. Through Johnson’s violent leadership and legislative savy. The Law banned racial discrimination in public services such as bus stations, restaurants, theaters, and hotels. It also offered new powers to the federal government to carry lawsuits against

Introduction The year 1960 marked a period of change in America. It started with a brief recession. There also were demographic and social changes. The federal government was headed by President Dwight Eisenhower of New York and Richard Nixon of California. More than 50 % of families owned homes (Klein, 212).

The 1950s was a time of prosperity for many Americans. During this time the Cold War was occurring in which the threat of a nuclear bomb attack was looming over America and in addition, The Space Race against the Soviet Union was also occurring. The economy of America was doing well due to the amount of money that people had saved up during World War II and also because of the money that veterans were receiving from the government known as the GI Bill. Another booming thing that was occurring during the 1950s was the rate at which families were growing. Many people believed that they could not be happy if they were single and were also wanting to get married young so that they could avoid the “evils” of premarital sex. The booming economy

In my own personal option, the 1950’s would have been a wonderful time to experience. The economy was growing during this time. I agree with the author’s evidence and thoughts on the economy. For example, the author discusses the great purchasing power of young families and the generosity of federal assistance programs. Compared to today, during the 1950’s it was much easier for a family to purchase a house and the monthly payment was a small percent of their income. From personal experience, it can be quite a task to purchase a home as a young adult. I used a federal program to purchase my home. During that time, our military was larger. This meant more veterans were receiving a GI Bill and this resulted in a high percentage of soldiers

During the 1950's, the United States experienced great change with the end of World War II, making it difficult to label the busy decade. America was the most powerful nation in the world and it was a time of complacency. The United States accepted two new states, Hawaii and Alaska (www.fifties.com). The science world boomed with new inventions; televisions broadcast nationally; rock n' roll was popular; commercial hotel and fast food chains became common; the car industry exploded; vaccinations for measles and polio were discovered; and birth control pills were introduced (Layman VII). Another event in the 1950’s was the ratification of the 21st Amendment, which limited presidents to two terms in office. The 1950's "baby

The 1950’s American, for the most part, lived in a small suburban town where the houses were designed the same and everyone had a car. This luxurious lifestyle derived from an economic flourishing after World War Two from production boosts and former soldiers re-entering the work force. The other aspects of 1950s America were not so bland and conformist in nature. Art, literature, and music exploded in a new way in the fifties, and influenced society in unseen ways. The Civil Rights movement began to ignite in this decade and started to rework all of American society, creating an anything but bland societal movement. In 1950s America, society had more money than it had ever had before and this created a consumer culture which bread conformist

    Throughout a period of time things begin to change, rather it is for the better or for the worse. Our country has definitely changed for the better. As time passes things like the way we dress, the features on a car, or even things like the price of a carton of milk change. America has changed in many forms throughout the years, rather it be our advancements in technology, our rules, or the way we act as people. We as Americans tend to always take what we already had and grow off of it, we are always advancing what we have. A time period of major changes occurred in the nineteen fifties, where things began to change for the better. In the nineteen fifties the population in America was growing at a more rapid

In the 1950’s, Americans had come up with new ideas that shocked the world like television, an instant called Jell-O and new foods that were microwaveable dinners. The baby boom was big during the 1950’s. The baby boom was when their were more babies being made than ever before. Since there were more factories and job openings, more people were employed and more people were getting paid. Most families were living in suburbs because they could afford to buy houses with new jobs. This was all a part of America and proves that the 1950’s was a decade of progress.

The 1950s were a important time in the history of the United States. Many of the event that occurred during this time molded the future of an entire generation. You may think that because the country was at war 5 years ago the country would be poor but the truth is the United States at that time didn’t have many debts that is something amazing. At that time Rock and roll, Blues and Rockabilly started blooming and many other trends of that time. United states at that time was the most strongest military power and also was very popular among other countries.

During the 1950’ many public and social booms happened. For instance the Baby Boom was huge in the 1950’s. In 1957 it was estimated that 1 baby was born every 7 seconds. (Silverman 1) Also suburban living was expanding and becoming very common. Starting in

Also America had a boom economy and there is also another baby boo during the end of the 1950s America was also very conservative (ask Karen about the conservative Americans in the 50s) the civil rights movement also started in the 1950s which was the boar versus education (put with it is) and Rosa parks there was the Cold War also started to happen (the tension between the United States and the Soviet Union because Americans believe that the spread of communism anywhere threaten democracy and capitalism everywhere that idea shape American foreign-policy America started to take a turn for the worse because many people in the US worried that Communists could destroy American society from the inside as well from the outside which made sense of thousands of Americans lose their job as well as their families and friends in the anti-Communist red scare of the 50s Open parentheses what is the red scare) because of all that the 60s was a new time and everything that happened in America from the 50s and down changed forever because of the 60s The world was on the on the brink of nuclear war and society was not moving

The 1950’s were considered to be a time where life was full of bliss, who wouldn’t want to be untroubled? Life in the 1950’s was simple and structured, and now it seems as though the “Happy days” have disappeared. The 1950’s are considered “The Happy Days” because life was so well put together back then and now, it seems, it has all fallen apart. The 1950 TV shows, like Leave it to Beaver, has the American society believing that life was “perfect”. Seeing the shows makes one imagine that the family life was splendid, the style was flawless and modest, everyone got along, neighbors were friendly, and that the changes happening were for the best. In a way that was very true. People in the society knew their place; In a typical 1950’s family, the father and mother had specific roles they had to fulfill, and even the children had certain responsibilities. The men were the head of the household and usually worked to provide for the family. The women of the 1950’s society were stay at home moms, occasionally working a job as teachers or nurses. Men and women of that time were well mannered, clean, and classy. When the man and woman walked down the street, the man would walk on the outside or the road side to protect the woman from traffic. Men would also tip there hats as a kind gesture when they walked past a woman. Life just seemed to be in place in the 1950’s, yes, it wasn’t perfect, but it seemed much more put together than what society is like now.

The 1950’s was a time of advancement and complete simplicity. After World War 2, this gave rise to the economy as well as the so called “Baby Boom”. The media became a powerful medium as it publicized everything. This was mainly because of the overall increase of television units in middle-class households. The relocation of the middle-class families also took a turn in suburban areas. These family