How did America become more ‘modern’ in the 1950s, and what modern characteristics of American life from the 1950s are still evident today?

Answer 1

Hi, Makenna!

Many factors of contemporary American life could be traced back to the 1950s. Here are a few items of note:

1. the rise of American suburbia thanks to the postwar economic boom and subsidized freeways
2. the growing popularity of mass media--77% of households purchased their first television set in the 1950s
3. the expectation that many Americans (rather than a select few) would attend college, funded by the GI Bill

Obviously, many other important developments could be highlighted--I'd be happy to set up a tutoring meeting with you to discuss your thoughts!

Best,

Mr. Daniels

Answer 2

Hello Makenna,

If you are interested, we could meet for an online tutoring session and I could help you with this writing assignment of yours in further detailed depth. Feel free to let me know your thoughts.