America in the 1950s was growing in military power and the economy was becoming more and more prosperous. The civil rights movement was just beginning. Also happening in the 1950s was the baby boom, where there was more than twenty-four million young children in America. The baby boom caused the suburban boom. There was a high need for more homes, so people began to buy land outside of cities. These houses had a lot of land and open area, which was perfect for families. The high In 1950, The Korean War took place, when North Korea invaded South Korea. The United States was drawn into this war; however the Koreans did not have a strong navy. Attacks happened from the sky, using carrier air strikes. The Cold War was also taking place, which