pop culture

Question 0

why was Australia known as the lucky country

Answer 0

due to the success of the 1950s

• population increase
• baby boomers generation

Question 1

what type of era was the 1950s

Answer 1

• conservative

- unwilling to accept change era

Question 2

where did most Australians live?

Answer 2

in the spreading suburbs of major cities

Question 3

Australia needed a government that could provide:

Answer 3

• employment and economic growth
• affordable housing
• national security

Question 4

why was cheap housing possible:

Answer 4

fibro

Question 5

what is fibro

Answer 5

cement sheeting

Question 6

government solutions to housing shortage

Answer 6

• prefabricated and mass produced houses (dropped)
• building high rise blocks of flats
• build suburbs on fringes of cities

Question 7

what was the problem with fringes

Answer 7

• lack or facilities -shopping centers, transport, sewerage

Question 8

what was the greatest symbol of prosperity

Answer 8

ownership of a motor car

Question 9

what was the Holden?

Answer 9

Australia’s own car

Question 10

how did the spread of the motorcar affect people

Answer 10

• housing locations didn’t matter as people didn’t rely on public transport

Question 11

what year did tv come to Australia

Answer 11

1956

Question 12

what kind of changes did tv bring?

Answer 12

TV brought cultural changes

provided Australia with a diet of american culture

Question 13

what music style hit Australia in the 50s

Answer 13

rock n roll

Question 14

what kind of audience did rock n roll target

Answer 14

teenagers

Question 15

what did rock n roll encourage

Answer 15

scandalous behavior
rebellious teenagers
clothing changes

Question 16

how did older people feel about rock n roll

Answer 16

worried parents
attitudes offended older generations
saw rock n roll as a sign of juvenile delinquency

Question 17

what were bodgies and widgies

Answer 17

rebellious teenagers who roamed the streets on motorcycles

Question 18

who was Elvis

Answer 18

performed “black music”

gained international attention

rock n roll star

Question 19

who was johnny o keefe

Answer 19

local Australian Rock n roll idol

launched first teenage music program- six o’clock rock in 1959

Question 20

what country’s influences dominated Australia

Answer 20

America

Question 21

what film genres became popular

Answer 21

sci fi and fantasy

Question 22

who was marlon Brando

Answer 22

started in film the wild one where he was featured wearing ripped jeans and leather jacket
1953

Question 23

who was James dean

Answer 23

stared in rebel without a cause in 1955

Question 24

what did marlon Brando and James dean inspire

Answer 24

generation of young men to emulate their attitude and style- rebellious

slicked hair, leather, jeans,

Question 25

where did the fashion in the 50s come from

Answer 25

Hollywood

Question 26

what was some things associated with the 1950s

Answer 26

smoking cause of cancer
vaccinations and antibiotics 
high living standard 
population increase
modern electrical appliances 
cars
TV
out and about

Question 27

what did modern technologies symbolize

Answer 27

post war affluence

Question 28

what was hire purchase finance

Answer 28

paying for goods on regular installments

able to use the good after first payment

Question 29

when was the Holden launched

Answer 29

November 1948

Question 30

when did QANTAS begin it’s around the world service

Answer 30

1958

Question 31

when was the railway from syd to melb standardized

Answer 31

1962

Question 32

what did Marylyn Monroe influence

Answer 32

a style consisting of tight waisted skirt