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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: The Dark Side of Suburbia

For Students 9th - 10th
Some background information that sheds light on how suburbia wasn't paradise for everyone especially women and African Americans in the 1950s and 60s.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: The Growth of Suburbia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Levittown and housing benefits for veterans.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: The Baby Boom

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out why there were so many babies born in the United States after World War II.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: 1950s vs. 1920s

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is an interactive Venn Diagram activity that allows students to compare and contrast the era of the 1950s with the era of the 1920s.