1950s

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What was the 1950s like?The 1950s were a time of new inventions, growing families, and exciting TV shows. People were rebuilding after World War II and many families had more children. Television became a big part of everyday life.
2. Why was the 1950s called the 'Golden Age of Television'?During the 1950s, many families bought TV sets and watched shows together. TV became a central part of family life and helped shape what people liked to buy and how they spent their time.

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