Y11 Usa Mock Teenagers

Question 1

Why was the term teenagers introduced in the 1940s?

Answer 1

Young people were no longer working and now had time to have fun and spend money

Question 2

What were the names of some teenage rebels that parents didn’t like?

Answer 2

James Dean, Marlon Brando

Question 3

In 1948 what percentage of people owned a T.V?

Answer 3

0.4%

Question 4

By 1954 what percentage of people owned a T.V.?

Answer 4

55.7%

Question 5

By 1958 what percentage of people owned a T.V.?

Answer 5

83.2%

Question 6

What was shown on T.V.?

Answer 6

Commercials, game shows, news, soap operas and kids shows

Question 7

How did music transform in the 1940s and 50s?

Answer 7

Transformed from beat in the 1940s to more rebellious rock and roll in the 1950s due to rebellious teens

Question 8

How many hit singles did elvis presley have?

Answer 8

170

Question 9

How many top-selling albums did elvis have?

Answer 9

Over 80

Question 10

What did elvis’ gyrating hips and sexy persona do?

Answer 10

Shocks parents and wow fans