Fun Facts
The first ever _____ was launch in 1950.
Credit Card
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________began their music career in 1954
Elvis Presley
Name two popular toys in the 1950's
Roy Rogers Plastic Figures
Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head
Barbie
Slinky
Magic 8 ball
Pitching Pal Action Game
Boomerang
What revolution took place?
The Automobile
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Dresses that would show your natural _______ were very popular.
Waistline
What toy was first distributed in 1950?
Mr. Potato Head
In what year did Rosa Parks Refuse to give up her seat?
1955
What was a common thing to go to that involved your car?
Drive In Movies
What was the name of the group that rebelled against conventional values called?
"Beat Generation"
What two sports were popular in the early 1950's
Boxing and baseball
What was the worlds population in the 1950's?
2.5 Billion
Which Elizabeth became queen in 1952?
II
What type of sweater and jackets were worn?
Letter sweater and jackets
Name one thing that was a part of pop culture in the 1950's.
The US had more disposable income
leisure time
New technology
Tvs
Hollywood
What type of music started to become very popular in the early 1950's?
Rock and Roll
What movie first came out?
Cinderella
What war began in the 1950?
The Korean
What was the Generation after World War II called?
"Baby Boomers"
Pop Culture is....
Culture based on the tastes of ordinary people rather than an educated elite.
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One of the biggest artist in the early 1950 was __________.
Elvis Presley
In 1950 and armed robbery took place where?
Brink's Building
In 1953 who's first inauguration was first held?
Dwight Eisenhower’s
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Every 2 women out of ___ men were working.
5
Name two things that can be identified as pop culture.
Popular movies
Trends
Music
Fashion
Art
Famous people
Dances
Clothing fads and foods
Writings
What Sport became integrated in the early 1950?
Baseball