Cold War & Civil Rights · 1945 – 1980
The 1950s: Suburbia & Conformity
The baby boom, the interstate highway system, and the growth of consumer culture.
Key Questions
- 1How did the GI Bill create a new middle class while excluding others?
- 2In what ways did the 1950s promote a culture of conformity?
- 3How did the youth culture and rock 'n' roll challenge 1950s norms?
Common Core State Standards
C3: D2.Geo.7.9-12C3: D2.His.1.9-12
Grade: 11th Grade
Subject: US History
Unit: Cold War & Civil Rights
Period: 1945 – 1980
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