What was life like in the suburbs in the 1950s?
1 Answer
There were many aspects of life in the suburbs in the 1950s.
Explanation:
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The American Dream was finally becoming attainable, and families had the opportunity to purchase their own houses and cars.
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The poverty and sacrifice that had existed during the recent world wars and the Great Depression was gone.
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The Interstate Highway Act created hundreds of miles of high-speed roads that made living in the suburbs farther from work a possibility.
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The automobile industry was booming, with companies like Ford adopting assembly lines and drastically increasing production.
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Families had delayed having children because of poverty and wartime circumstances, so the US underwent a baby boom during the improved conditions of the 1950s.
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The suburbs became an increasingly popular location to live, and affordable housing caused a great increase in the population there
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The addition of shopping centers and fast food restaurants added to the ease of living in the suburbs and further increased its popularity
