Canada 1950s

Fashion

100

What type of hair was popular for women during the 1950s?

Short & Curly Bob

200

What type of casual clothing was most common among men?

Dress pants over polo shirt

300

What type of skirts did young women wear? (Specific name)

Poodle Skirts

400

Who influenced women's fashion known as "The New Look"?

Christian Dior

500

First coined in 1951, a denim jacket and denim pants became popular, what was this iconic style called?

The Canadian Tuxedo

Inventions

100

This cartoon show depicted a mouse and a cat rivalry

Tom & Jerry

200

This popular disney animation depicting a blonde protaganist was made in March 4h, 1950 

Cinderella

300

During February 1950 a new type of payment card was issued by the bank, what is it?

Credit Card

400

Made in 1950, this device is a portable radio receiver that can fit in the palm of your hand

Transistor Radio

500

What is this popular toy invented and manufactured by George Lerner?

Mr. Potato Head

Notable People

100

Who became Canada's Prime Minister in 1957, specifically the one who created the Bill of Rights later on?

John Diefenbaker

200

Which rock star was extremely popular with teens and young adults?

Elvis Presley

400

This American singer and actor created songs like "Come Fly With Me", "Fly Me To The Moon" and "Strangers In The Night"

Frank Sinatra

Defense

200

What is the program between Canada and the U.S in terms of aerospace defense?

NORAD

300

What war did Canadians participate in during November of 1950?

The Korean War

Other

100

What genre of music was popular during this time, especially among teens?

Rock & Roll

300

This Canadian singer and song writer created the song "Put Your Head on My Shoulder"

Paul Anka

500

This VERY well known doll was made in March 9th, 1959

Barbie Doll