The decade following ww2 is described as one of the most prosperous economic times In American history. With victory and money under their belts, Americans wanted to pursue the American dream. In the 1950s the American economy was on the upswing. Many people escaped the city to live in the suburbs. Housing were more affordable in the Suburbs.
The U.S soldiers coming back from Korea and World War II sparked the economy and helped make the American Dream a reality during the 1950s. They had tired of war and life in the military and were ready to settle down, start a family, and enjoy the rest of their lives. The GI Bill helped soldiers achieve their dream of going to college, buying a home, starting a business, and achieving their American Dream. That dream was to get home ownership, and an opportunity to start their own family. …show more content…
soldiers came back from war they were expecting their jobs back and wanted women to go back their daily jobs at home. Most people during this era wanted to be lawyer, doctor, or work for the government. Women didn’t work if they couldn’t, they worked being housewives instead. The ideal house at this time was a decent sized house with a big front yard, and a fence. One important thing about the American dream was having a TV in the front room so the family could watch television together. Cars was also a big part of the American dream. Part of the lifestyle was having a nice car for your family. The big part of the American dream was to have a family; mom, dad, and two children (boy or girl). Women were expected to stay home cleaning, cooking, and caring for the children. Men worked hard outside of home, and the children went to
The U.S soldiers coming back from Korea and World War II sparked the economy and helped make the American Dream a reality during the 1950s. They had tired of war and life in the military and were ready to settle down, start a family, and enjoy the rest of their lives. The GI Bill helped soldiers achieve their dream of going to college, buying a home, starting a business, and achieving their American Dream. That dream was to get home ownership, and an opportunity to start their own family. …show more content…
soldiers came back from war they were expecting their jobs back and wanted women to go back their daily jobs at home. Most people during this era wanted to be lawyer, doctor, or work for the government. Women didn’t work if they couldn’t, they worked being housewives instead. The ideal house at this time was a decent sized house with a big front yard, and a fence. One important thing about the American dream was having a TV in the front room so the family could watch television together. Cars was also a big part of the American dream. Part of the lifestyle was having a nice car for your family. The big part of the American dream was to have a family; mom, dad, and two children (boy or girl). Women were expected to stay home cleaning, cooking, and caring for the children. Men worked hard outside of home, and the children went to