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Breanna Moore
on Dec 20, 2024
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During the 1950s, more money was spent on advertising than on
A) public education.
B) defense.
C) salaries and wages.
D) consumer goods.
Advertising
Advertising is a form of marketing communication used to promote or sell a product, service, or idea through various media channels to influence consumer behavior.
Public Education
An education system funded and administered by the government, ensuring free access to education for all children.
Defense
Activities related to protecting a country from external threats and ensuring national security.
- Gain insight into the economic shifts of the 1950s, highlighting the increase in consumerism, the evolution of the advertising field, and the economic bases of the postwar surge.
- Investigate the impact of media and entertainment on American cultural norms and their worldwide dissemination, focusing on early television, rock 'n roll, and the Hollywood industry.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the economic shifts of the 1950s, highlighting the increase in consumerism, the evolution of the advertising field, and the economic bases of the postwar surge.
- Investigate the impact of media and entertainment on American cultural norms and their worldwide dissemination, focusing on early television, rock 'n roll, and the Hollywood industry.