Life in the Suburbs
Family Life
Everyday Life
Transportation
Commercialism
100
What were the suburbs typically called?
Fertility valley & The Rabbit Hutch.
100
Why were families so big in the 1950's and 70's?
They were so big because the war was over, and soldiers went home and were free to start their own families.
100
What was a popular show during the 50's and 60's?
"I love Lucy" or "Leave it to Beaver" were popular shows during that time.
100
What were the main forms of transportation?
Trains and cars.
100
What were two popular places to buy from?
McDonalds and Walmart.
200
Why was it cheaper to buy a suburban house?
There was low-cost mortgage for returning soldiers, and there was the Gl bill.
200
What did neighbours enjoy competing against each other with?
House keeping.
200
What did the women typically wear?
They wore a lot of satin and velvet.
200
Name three cars that were made in this time era.
Dodge, Ford, Buick, Cadillac, Volkswagen, or Chevrolet.
200
What resulted in a big growth in the suburbs?
Fast food restaurants and big box stores.
300
Who bought land outside of cities and built tract houses there?
William Levitt.
300
What did suburbia create an illusion of?
A perfect, traditional family.
300
What did suburban towns usually include?
Suburban towns consisted mainly of schools, churches, and parks.
300
What did women typically use their cars for?
Driving their children to school or to go shopping.
300
What types of stores did the 50's typically hold?
Fast food restaurants and big box stores.
400
What did the typical suburban home have inside?
2 bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen, a living room, and a backyard.
400
What was the man's role in the house?
He didn't really have roles in the house, but was still known as the "Man of the house".
400
Where did teenagers usually hang out?
They usually hung out at downtown venues.
400
What was not a popular form of transportation during the 50's-70's?
Bicycles were not a poplar form of transportation.
400
Why was it easier for people to go and buy food and groceries?
It was easier for them because of the suburban atmosphere and a lot of commercialism.
500
What was suburbia considered?
The new, glamorous, lifestyle.
500
What role were women usually entitled to?
The role of a housewife and homemaker.
500
Besides watching television, what were two other things of this time people would do?
They would listen to music on the radio and danced.
500
What was dramatically improved in the 50's?
Roads, highways, and railways.
500
What kind of commercialism did the 60's have?
The 60's had commercialism of chain stores.
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