During 1950's the economy boomed and many Americans enjoyed material comfort. The business expanded rapidly, economy prospered, and new technologies and business ideas created opportunities for many Americans.
More people worked at higher paid jobs than ever before, especially in sales and advertising. Franchises were born and companies started to mass produce. Mcdonalds, for example was one of the biggest franchises in the 50's, mass producing hamburgers at 15 cents each. Large corporates and a board of directors were brought about in the business world. Xerox, American telephone and telegraph, and General Electric were a few of the major companies.
Americans enjoyed the highest level of living in the world. Franchises standardized the way of living. Most Americans also had stable jobs and steady income. Employees worked 40 hour weeks, and earned several weeks vacation per year. Most Americans worked in cities, but few lived in them. Due to highways and affordable automobiles, suburban lifestyle was ideal for Americans. The suburbs embodied the American dream of affordable single family housing, good schools, and a safe and healthy environment for children. Most people owned dishwashers, dryers and power lawnmowers. These labor saving devices allowed more time for recreational activities. More fans attended football and baseball games and others watched on tv sets.
7 comments:
it is very interesting to learn about how people lived in the past. nice job
The posting is informative and covers different aspects of the 50's culture. It is interesting to realize how much of the 50's culture have shaped our current culture like the introduction of mass produce in fast food chains.
Very informative summary that encapsulates the essence of the 1950s in a few short paragraphs. Well done. I also found it kind of weird that hamburgers used to be 15 cents a pop.
very good picture it is an eye catcher , so people feel that they should really ready your story. And also you had really interesting facts about food prices which was very shocking to me. But overall Great job
Good Job. I was surprised at how Americans were able to live such great lives after the war.
The summary is very informative and it is very well structured and the image is definitely an eye-catcher. It's fascinating to know that the United States rebounded after a long war.
The picture adds a lot to the post and your description is very informative. A very good post.
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