post-war popular culture

Question 1

how was popular culture more accessible to americans in the post war period?

Answer 1

strength of post war economy meant people had more money to spend on different elements of pop culture
new technology, like TVs led to entertainment becoming accessible

Question 2

why did pop culture reflect traditional values?

Answer 2

fear over communism
hollywood responded by making traditional films like westerns and musicals

Question 3

what was meant by “teenagers”?

Answer 3

young people who had rebelled against adults and created their own culture

Question 4

what was rock n roll?

Answer 4

loud and aggressive music
listened to by teenagers
elvis presley became king of rock n roll

Question 5

why did people in society disapprove of rock n roll?

Answer 5

religious figures, parents and politicians disapproved
encouraged sex, rebellion and crime, which went against american values
labelled “ the devil’s music”