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After world war II, returning servicemen were given opportunities to put themselves through college, and many of them were the first in their families to earn a degree. Because of this, there was a huge difference in the growing post-war middle class, and its ability to own a house and to provide for their children.

America emerged from World War II as the weathiest & most powerful nation on the planet. There was an economic boom; jobs were available, and America was considered to be a "land of opportunity." To many, the "American Dream" stopped being a dream and became reality. So with victory under their belts and money in their pockets, Americans pursued "the dream."

Where did the American Dream come from? (continued)

Where did the American Dream come from?

What is the American dream of the 1950s?

The

American

Dream:

1950s

In the 1950s, the American Dream was to have a perfect family, a secure job, and a perfect house in the suburbs.

The American Dream: The House

The ideal "American Dream house" in this time period would be a decent sized house, with a big front yard and a white picket fence.

An important part of the American dream

was to have a television set in the living room,

and in the evenings families would sit

around watching TV together

The American Dream: The house (continued)

To keep up with the housing boom,

builders mass-produced "cookie cutter"

tract housing (houses that looked

identicle)making owning a home

affordable to millions

The American Dream: Jobs

Most people in this era wanted to be a lawyer, a doctor, or work for the government. Usually women didn't work if they could afford it, instead they were housewives

The American Dream: Family (continued)

The American Dream: Cars

Women were expected to stay home cooking, cleaning, and caring for their children. Men would work hard outside the home, and children went to school.

The American Dream: Family

Part of this ideal lifestyle was having a nice car for your family. Automobiles rolled off the assembly line of the big three companies; Ford, General Motors and Chrysler

The biggest part of the dream was to have a family; mom, dad, and two children (a boy and a girl)

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