Curated and Reviewed by
Lesson Planet
This Post-WWII Boom: Transition to a Consumer Economy ap test prep also includes:
The war is over! Scholars investigate an AP review video to uncover the post-WWII era in the United States. Viewers examine and analyze the consumerism that arose in post-war America. This is the eighth installment of a nine-part series.
11 Views
5 Downloads
CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Additional Tags
Instructional Ideas
- Have students write down any connections they see to consumerism today after viewing the video
- Place photos around the room of the post-WWII era in the United States (suburbs, consumerism, cars) prior to viewing the video
Classroom Considerations
- Sufficient audio and visual equipment is needed for entire class to utilize the video
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Resource provides an excellent review or preview of the post-WWII economic boom
- Audio and visual learners benefit from the presentation of the material on the American economy in post-WWII US
Cons
- No supplemental resources included