Car Culture
After WW2, what did war related manufacturing systems transition into?
Consumer goods(ie. cars, tv's and gasoline)
What was the GI Bill?
The GI Bill was placed for veterans who needed money, education, and shelter.
What are suburbs?
Houses located outside of cities.
Who was the King of Rock n' Roll?
Elvis Presley.
What is the main way advertisements for cars were displayed?
By 1956, how many veterans received a GI Bill benefit?
10 million!!
What did they call a family that consists of a mom, dad and 2-3 kids?
A Nuclear Family
Little Richard
What 2 construction jobs were influenced by car culture?
Drive-Throughs and Highways.
What president was in office when the GI Bill was made?
Who was the main influence on suburban houses?
Abraham Levitt
What was the popular disc that held music called?
A Record
What were the top 3 selling brands of cars in the 1950's?
General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler
What percent of college admissions were made up of veterans in the 1950's?
Almost 50%
What was the "White Flight"?
A time period where a lot of white families were moving from the cities into suburbs.
What was the 27 club?
It was a group of Rock n' Roll artists that all died at the age of 27
What were at least 2 of the most popular colors used for cars in the 1950's?
What is the name of the group of veterans that protested at the US capitol in 1932?
Bonus Marchers
*2 Parter*
1.) What state is Levittown located in today?
2.) What is Levittown's modern day name?
1.) New York
2.) Long Island
What are at least 3 popular dances from the 1950's?
The Charleston, the Twist and the Bop etc.
(if you know 3 old dances you got the point)