1950s American Culture and Trends

1950s American Culture and Trends

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The 1950s in America were marked by economic prosperity, traditional family roles, and cultural shifts. Families were typically nuclear, with distinct gender roles. The economy boomed, leading to increased consumerism. Television became a central part of life, with popular shows like 'I Love Lucy.' The film industry saw trends like 3-D movies and drive-ins. Sports and music, especially Rock n' Roll, were significant cultural elements. Fashion trends included poodle skirts and coonskin caps. Despite these broad trends, individual experiences varied.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the typical family structure in 1950s America?

Single-parent families

Extended families living together

Communal living arrangements

Nuclear families with a father, mother, and children

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the average age for marriage among women in the 1950s?

18

20

25

22

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did a new car typically cost in the 1950s?

$3,500 to $4,000

$2,500 to $3,000

$1,500 to $2,000

$500 to $1,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By the end of the 1950s, what percentage of American homes had a television?

90%

70%

50%

30%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which TV show was the highest rated program of the 1950s?

The Honeymooners

Father Knows Best

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet

I Love Lucy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a popular movie trend in the early 1950s?

Color films

3-D movies

Silent films

Animated films

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which actor starred in 'The Ten Commandments' and 'Ben-Hur'?

Marlon Brando

Charlton Heston

James Dean

John Wayne

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