19-3 Video Assignment

What was the average marriage age for men in the 1950s?

• 23 years

• 30 years

• 18 years

• 25 years

Who was a major influence on parenting advice during the 1950s?

• Dr. Benjamin Spock

• Margaret Mead

• Sigmund Freud

• Carl Jung

What was the average yearly salary at the beginning of the 1950s?

• $2,100

• $3,210

• $5,010

• $4,500

How much did a new home cost in the 1950s?

• $5,000 - $7,000

• $8,000 - $12,000

• $15,000 - $20,000

• $20,000 - $25,000

What percentage of American homes owned a television by the end of the 1950s?

• 95%

• 90%

• 80%

• 75%

Which of the following was a popular television show in the 1950s?

• The Twilight Zone

• I Love Lucy

• The Simpsons

• Star Trek

Which movie technology became popular in the early 1950s?

• Color films

• 3-D movies

• Sound in movies

• Animation

Which sport was extremely popular in the 1950s in America?

• Football

• Baseball

• Boxing

• Basketball

Who was known as 'The King of Rock n' Roll'?

• Elvis Presley

• Jerry Lee Lewis

• Chuck Berry

• Buddy Holly

What was a fashion trend among young girls in the 1950s?

• Poodle skirts

• Bell-bottom jeans

• Mini skirts

• Flapper dresses