History test

Question 1

What is the post-war population boom?

Answer 1

A significant increase in birth rates and population growth that occurred in many countries after World War II.

Question 2

post war population boom years

Answer 2

1946-1964

Question 3

baby boomer years

Answer 3

1946-1964

Question 4

importance of the baby boomer generation

Answer 4

promoted economy with new toys being made and sold, more people joining the workforce + consumer growth through the roof, along with cultural growth benefits

Question 5

baby boomers influence on popular culture

Answer 5

rise of rock and folk music, drugs, hair and fashion styles, sexual and tv freedom

Question 6

social impact of popular coluture during the 60’s in australia + the world

Answer 6

the beatles, rolling stones, jaws, star wars, drive in cinemas, tvs widely available in 50’s-60’s, woodstock 69, david bowie, hippie movements, civil rights movement, youth rebellion, poodle skirts, disco, pin curls

Question 7

how did popular trends motivate people in the 60’s

Answer 7

have them what they needed to believe in life, trends passing along to newer generations, made for a euphoric time, change in society