The "boom"
how many babies were born each year?
4 million
What were one of the family cars?
Chevrolet Bel Air
This concept was a central feature of the...?
1950s american culture.
What was rock and roll?
a mix of different genres
Where did people start moving?
The suburbs
Why were so many cars being bought at this time?
The economy was booming.
What was the stereotype of the mother?
Stay at home mom, responsible for all children's needs, maintaining the home, and supporting the fathers career.
Who was rock and roll popular with?
younger generations
What could the americans afford during The big boom?
cars and houses and other goods
In 1952 what was there a shortage of?
Materials for the vehicles
These type of families consisted of whom?
Father, mother and children
why did rock and roll cause a generation divide?
the older generation did not agree with rock and roll and the freedom that came with it
What were the babies the called during this time?
baby boomers
What was introduced in the new line of vehicles?
automatic transmissions
What was the stereotype for the father?
Responsible for the family economy, seen as the head of the house
What were greasers?
rebellious and economic disadvantage teams
What was "booming" during this time?
The suburbs, the economy, and the amount of babies born.
What was the the total production of cars in 1950?
$7 million
Who faced discrimination towards the typical nuclear family?
African americans and minorities
What were judies?
the girl version of a greaser