Post war

• What was the American dream?


  Success and prosperity through hard work and opportunity.
• What was the Montgomery G I bill?

  1944 set up to help 15m soldiers.
• 1950s GNP doubled
• What is McCarthyism?


  Anti-communist witch hunt set up by senator joe McCarthy in 1950.
• What was the HUAC?


  House Un-American Activities Committee.

  Tried to expose Hollywood 10 for being communist.
• How many suspects did McCarthy have?

  Over 200
• What were the effects of mccarthyism?

  • Sparse left wing groups
  • Politicians afraid to speak up
  • Government officials and business owners attacked.
• What was the rock and roll generation?


  Teens had more leisure time

  1957 teens spent $10 weekly on fashion music and alcohol.
• Who was a rock and roll icon?

  Marlon Brando- 1953 The wild one.
• what is rock and roll?


  Blend of county music with blues (jazz) that had rebellious lyrics that appealed to teens.
• TV/ radio stations


  Booked famous performers.

  • 1956 Elvis Presley on TV watched by 82% Americans.