Economic change and developments: rise of consumer society and economic boom
After the Second World War, millions of Americans earned more money and spent it on new goods like cars and televisions. This created a powerful economic boom that transformed everyday life.
Real World
By 1960 there were over 60 million cars registered in the USA, fuelling the construction of 41,000 miles of interstate highway under Eisenhower's 1956 Federal Aid Highway Act — physically reshaping American suburban life.
Exam Focus
Use specific statistics (car ownership, GDP growth rates) rather than vague phrases like 'lots of prosperity' to access top-mark bands.
Essay Framework
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