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1940’s

**What was happening in the world in the 1940’s?**

Many things have happened in the world in the 1940’s such as:

In 1940 the world's first helicopter took flight. In 1941 German warship Bismark sunk. In 1942 Walt Disney releases Bambi. In 1943 Italy surrenders, then declares war on Germany. In 1944 president Roosevelt elected for 4th term. In 1945 Mussolini killed and Hitler commits Suicide. In 1946 Nuremberg trials sentence 12 Nazi leaders in death. media type="custom" key="6679503" align="right" In 1947 India gains independence from England In 1948 world council of churches were organized In 1949 William Faulkner receives Nobel Prize for Literature Also in the 1940's something really bad was happening in the 1940's which was the world war 2. Heaps of soldiers were killed and the women had to stay at home and work and do all the stuff that the men had to do.

Why were dance bands and their music so popular?

One theme that seems to be popular is the 1940s. This iconic era was filled with amazing music and any party would be exciting with the sounds of 1940s party songs. The music of the 1940s was upbeat and patriotic. Dancing was huge in the 40s, so any song you could dance to was popular. The major genres of music in the 40s included big band, swing, jazz and patriotic.

Why was nostalgia such an important element of pop music?

Nostalgia was very important in the 1940’s because when every man were at war everyone was so depressed and scared for the people at war so the only way to cheer them up was to listen to the music which was the pop music in the 1940’s. That used to cheer all the women up that were at home doing all the washing, cooking, and the cleaning and also worrying about the men that were at war. So the pop music always used to cheer the women at home. So that is what Nostalgia is.

Who were the great music stars in the 1940?

There were many famous music stars in the 1940’s. But of course I can’t name them all so here are some of the most famous music stars from the 1940’s.

Frank Sinatra Dean Martin  Billie Holiday Judy Garland Nat King Cole Etta James Louis Armstrong Peggy Lee Nat King Cole Perry Como

How did the roles and lives of women change during the 1940’s?

During World War II women were exposed to many different experiences that they didn't expect, formerly thought to be men's duties. This changed their outlook on life and also made themselves and other people realise that they could confidently take on the roles of men; that their part was not just in the home. This change in attitude was brought on in the war and after it they didn't want to go back to being housekeepers after working for so long. The types of work that women did during the war included factory jobs - maintenance work and ship building, in the armed forces - clerical work and transport, nursing and work on the land. Before the war the only jobs.

1950’s

What was the Baby Boom?

Young males returning to the United States, Canada, and Australia following tours of duty overseas during World War II began families, which brought about a significant number of new children into the world. This dramatic increase in the number of births from 1946 to 1964 (1947 to 1966 in Canada and 1946-1961 in Australia) is called the Baby Boom.

Where did rock’n’roll originate?

Rock and Roll was first originated from the evolution of Rhythm and Blues. Rock and Roll was a term used around the late 40's - early 50's to describe a mean, fast blues song or album. Rock And Roll first started to become popular in the mid 1950's with all of Rock and Rolls singers such as: Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Johny O'keffe and Bill Haley.

What threats to world peace flared during the 50’s? Something that really became a threat to world peace was the Korean War. The Korean War began on 25 June 1950, when North Korean forces launched an invasion of South Korea. Personnel from the Australian Army, RAAF, and RAN fought as part of the United Nations (UN) multinational force, protecting South Korea from the Communist force of North Korea. The end of the war came with the signing of an armistice on 27 July 1953, three years and one month after the war began. The ending was so sudden that some soldiers had to be convinced it really was over. After the war ended, the arrival of Australians in Korea continued with a peacekeeping force until 1957. In what ways did peacetime encourage economic and industrial change?

The reason why there was a lot of peace in the 1950’s was because world war II had finished and women could go out and not be afraid to buy stuff because the men were back from war so the women could have a lot of money. The reason why the women would go out and buy more stuff was because the men were back from war so when the women went out and bought stuff for their home and they could get more money when they got home because the men would be there.

In what ways were the 50’s conservative? The end of World War II brought thousands of young servicemen back to America to pick up their lives and start new families in new homes with new jobs. With an energy never before experienced, American industry expanded to meet peacetime needs. Americans began buying goods not available during the war, which created corporate expansion and job Growths everywhere. The baby boom was underway...

1960’s

In What Ways Were The 1960's Revolutionary?

The sixties were the age of youth, as 70 million children from the post-war baby boom became teenagers and young adults. The movement away from the conservative fifties continued and eventually resulted in revolutionary ways of thinking and real change in the cultural fabric of American life. No longer content to be images of the generation ahead of them, young people wanted change. The changes affected education, values, lifestyles, laws, and entertainment. Many of the revolutionary ideas which began in the sixties are continuing to evolve today.

How Did the Space Race Impact On The World?

The Space Race grew out of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, the most powerful nations after World War II. For a half-century, the two superpowers competed for primacy in a global struggle pitting a democratic society against totalitarian communism. Space was a crucial arena for this rivalry. Before a watchful world, each side sought to demonstrate its superiority through impressive feats in rocketry and spaceflight. Secret satellites kept a wary eye on the adversary. At the end of the Cold War, the United States and Russia agreed to build a space station and pursue other joint ventures in space. A contest that began in fear and enmity has become a partnership.

What was ‘social change’?

The 1960’s, in its most obvious sense refers to the decade between 1960 and 1969, but the expression has taken on a wider meaning over the past twenty years. //The Sixties// has come to refer to the complex of inter-related cultural and political events, which occurred in approximately that period, in western countries, particularly Britain, France, the United States and West Germany. Social upheaval was not limited to just these nations, reaching large scale in nations such as Japan and Mexico as well. The term is used both nostalgically by those who participated in those events, and pejoratively by those who regard the time as a period whose harmful effects are still being feC

What Topics Were The Subject Of Political Demonstrations? Some Political Demonstrations are:

Martin Luther King had started some of the civil rights The Vietnam War started The flower power year started

1970's

What was the ’Civil Rights’ movement and how did it affect society? The most interesting thing that happened in the 1960s and 1970s were cultural changes in the way that most people thought about their fellow citizens. The Civil Rights Movement was one of these shifts that transformed the attitudes of the majority of American citizens and made them realise that ALL people were entitled to pursue the American dream. People had been living a fairly conservative way in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Blacks didn't have legal equality. Many woman didn't work outside the home. Most people obeyed their parents and trusted the government.


 * What advancements were there in the women’s movement in this decade? **

Woman’s rights around the world is an important indicator to understand global well-being. A major global women’s rights treaty was ratified by the majority of the world’s nations a few decades ago.

** How/why did the Environment become an important issue? **

One of the biggest songs that had something to do with the environment was Big Yellow Taxi sung by


 * 1980’s **


 * Why are the 1980’s seen as the ‘Me’ years? **

The Me Years was when people were becoming more self centered and became more stubborn. Some people thought it was all about them and just had to get everything they want. The 1980's was seen as the Me years because of the population growing and of all the self centered people in the world.


 * Who were the influential musicians of the 1980’s and how did they impact this era? **

The two biggest music stars from the 1980’s that changed live entertainment forever was Michael Jackson and Madonna those two artists were HUGE in the 1980’s. Also another artist from the 1980’s that was quite famous was Bon Jovi. Some of Michael Jackson’s hit songs are Thriller, Billie Jean, Beat it, Smooth Criminal and so many more. Some of Madonna’s hit songs are Like A Virgin, Papa Don’t Preach, Say A Little Prayer, Vogue and so many more. Some of Bon Jovi’s hit songs are Livin On A Prayer, It’s My Life, Keep The Faith, Blades Of Glory and so many more. Another famous artist from the 80's was Prince. Some of his hits songs are: Purple Rain, When Dove Cry, Kiss and Raspberry Beret. So those are four of the most famous artists from the 80’s.


 * How did the removal of the Berlin Wall impact on western culture? **

The Berlin Wall was built in the 1940’s to separate East and West Berlin. Everyone was very depressed when the Berlin Wall fell. A lot of people were killed when the Berlin Wall fell down. A lot of houses got destroyed when the wall fell down and people had no where to go.


 * 1990’s **


 * In what ways were the 90’s the ‘Electronic Age’? **


 * How did the advent of personal computers impact on language? **

The 20th century was nearly into its fourth decade before the first electronic computer came along, and those early machines were behemoths capable of only the most basic tasks. Today, tiny "handhelds" are used for word processing and storage, delivery of documents and images, inventory management, and remote access by workers to central offices. Programmable electronic devices of all sorts have come to pervade modern society to such a degree that future generations may well designate the 20th century as the Computer Age.