Compare 50 To Today

Back in 1950, most people lived in an urban city. Now, more than half of the United States population lives in the suburbs. (Doc. 2) People aren’t as friendly and outgoing as they were back then. In the 1950’s, everyone was friends with everyone. We don’t have as many neighborhood shops today. They can’t compete with the big chain stores and restaurants. (Doc. 3)

As Coontz corrilates "Still, I have no illusions that I'd actually go back to the 1950s , and neither do most people who express such occasional nostalgia" (Coontz, 28). The air that it held of being secure in ones job, future and family was something that everyone could take a security in. Even if that security wasn't something that would have essentailly come to them. People of minorities weren't treated fairly, neither were women. However the ideal of a white man in the 1950's, working and being able to live comfortably with a family and send his children to school was something that everyone wanted to attain, and still want to attain today.

The 1950’s were a great time and one main reason was because most people were happy with their lives because everything was going well. In the 1950’s most men had

Many people inaccurately assess the 1950s and 1960s. Historians, in particular, tend to describe the 1950s as a decade of prosperity and the 1960s as one of turbulence. According to most, peace and harmony defined the 50s while violence and protest conjured the 60s. This isn't true because controversy existed in the fifties, many achievements occurred in the sixties, and both decades had its political ups and downs. With all the criticism surrounding it, the 1960s remains one of the most controversial decades in American history.

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

“Hard times create strong men, Strong men create good times,” an excerpt from G. Michael Hopf’s famous quote in his post apocalyptic novel, “Those Who Remain”. With the 1920s generally being described as hard times, and the 1950s as much better times, we see this quote come into action. With a large national debt as a result of the war just a year prior, and many Americans suffering as a result of the Great Depression, it is undeniable that the 1950s were a better decade than the 1920s. To start with, the American economy failed in the 1920s. Source two informs us about the cause of the Great Depression, the stock market crash, and its effects, which resulted in the closing of businesses and the loss of employment for many alike.

As mentioned earlier, during the 1950s people were more likely to compare themselves to their neighbors and community. There was limited forms of media that everyone saw on a mass scale so most class groups would read or watch the same movies, books, etc. People would look out their

The 1950s was a huge time of change in the world. After World War ll, a record breaking 4 million babies were born each year, this time period became known as the Baby Boom. This rise in population was well needed, there was tons of factories made during the war that needed employees. The 1950s not only changed population, but it changed

The 1950’s and the 1960’s was a time of change and evolution. It brought on the Civil Rights Movement. This was a very influential time period were these new ideas were incorporated into everyday life and they

In the 1950’s American families went through several changes, some of which were positive and beneficial. There were many new technological breakthroughs. Additionally, new forms of entertainment created a generational divide between young people and adults. Americans entered a period of postwar abundance, with expanding suburbs, growing families, and more white-collar jobs. The average income of American families roughly tripled. Thousands of families rushed to buy the inexpensive homes. New suburbs multiplied throughout the United States. Affordability was the key reason most Americans moved to the suburbs.

There are many differences between the 1950s and modern day culture as illustrated by the

Between the 1920 and the 1950’s we can conclude that there are a multitude of similarities and differences. When talking about race relations you can tell there are huge differences. In the 1920’s there were strict immigration laws and minority ethnic groups were oppressed they were held down and didn’t have a voice because society looked down on them for example groups like the KKK. But it the 1950’s there was a

In the 1950’s a normal middle class person would pay 75 dollars a month and would pay the home for 15 years at max and the home value would be around 3,500 dollars. From paying 3,500 dollars for a house in the 50’s to now homes being from 99,000 dollars in poor communities to being up to 4 million dollars at a time in high end communities. Over the years homes have really been updated to current laws and have gone up on prices since the 50’s. Homes have dramatically gone from many families being able to afford them to families now struggling just to put enough down payment for them to have a reasonable monthly pay. Cars was another major thing that really hit big in the 1950’s.

2.2 Features of Social and Economic Life in America in the 1950s The 1940s witnesses World War II, and, although there are not many damages to the country, there still is a doubt about the future (Velm 245). Americans do not know whether any more conflicts can happen in the future, despite that, the 1950s is the decade during which many changes happen and life for Americans becomes better than it was during and before the war. After World War II ends, people become optimistic about many areas of life, and families get bigger as more children are being born (Velm 245). This is the time of the growth of economy since the governmental price control is terminated, and products and services become more expensive, the inflation rate rises and because

The United States had appeared to be dominated by consensus and conformity in the 1950s. As the commotions of the first half of the century ended, people were relieved but faced oncoming internal issues. The Great Depression and the two Great Wars caused people to seek tranquility and harmony. The fifties were the decade of change led by president Eisenhower. During this time the nation was in an up rise in many ways. The economy was booming as the Gross National Product more than doubled from the past decade. Thus there was a rise in consumer spending which had a domino effect on the economy. Though it was unexpected, many issues arrived such as the fear of communism and the suspicion of communists hiding in the government. At this period