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Post-WWII Boom: Transition to a Consumer Economy AP Test PrepPost-WWII Boom: Transition to a Consumer Economy AP Test Prep
Publisher
Bill of Rights Institute
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Media Length
4:32
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10 mins
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2017
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AP Test Prep

Post-WWII Boom: Transition to a Consumer Economy

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The war is over! Scholars investigate an AP review video to uncover the post-WWII era in the United States. Viewers examine and analyze the consumerism that arose in post-war America. This is the eighth installment of a nine-part series. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

post world war ii, the 1950s, consumerism

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Have students write down any connections they see to consumerism today after viewing the video
  • Place photos around the room of the post-WWII era in the United States (suburbs, consumerism, cars) prior to viewing the video

Classroom Considerations

  • Sufficient audio and visual equipment is needed for entire class to utilize the video
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Resource provides an excellent review or preview of the post-WWII economic boom
  • Audio and visual learners benefit from the presentation of the material on the American economy in post-WWII US

Cons

  • No supplemental resources included 

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.4 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.4 RH.11-12.7

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