The 1950's Pursuing The American Dream

The United States adheres and promotes democratic values upon which it was founded on such as liberty, justice and equality. Liberty, justice and equality are all democratic values. These values assist in the belief of freedom. They have brought many great things into the United States. Immigration has provided many jobs and freedom for people. However, it has also brought some bad things. Liberty is the act of being free such as immigration. In the 19th century, immigration was in full force. Numerous people wanted to immigrate to the United States for new economic opportunities. Some of these people included the Germans, Irish, and Chinese. Before immigrating, most people did not have jobs because of shortages. For example, many jobs only needed a certain amount of people. They were not going to hire more people that

“Part of that dream included the comforts of home ownership and the opportunity to start a family. Although the housing boom began shortly after World War II, it wasn’t until 16 million veterans actually returned from the war that America went on a full-fledged housing spree.”- The 1950’s: Pursuing The American Dream. (https://www.achrnews.com/articles/87033-the-1950s-pursuing-the-american-dream). Part of the dream was to have children. This is the time when the baby boom happened. Men returning from war wanted to settle down and have families. “By 1954, more than four million babies were being born each year”- The 1950’s: Pursuing The American Dream. (https://www.achrnews.com/articles/87033-the-1950s-pursuing-the-american-dream). In order to keep up with demand, they created a “cookie cutter” house. This house made it affordable for millions. Also part of the American dream was for the husband to work and the wife to stay home and be a mother to the children. Women always wore dresses and did household