What led to the popularity of rock n’ roll music in the 1950s?
teenage consumerism
improvement of the highway system
increase in the status quo
invention of the radio
C?
Increase in the status quo? What does that mean?
My text mentioned how teenagers in the 50's were more liberal than their parents and questioned that status quo, so I thought that could be it. Is it A?
Yes, A.
The correct answer is C: increase in the status quo.
Rock n' roll music became popular in the 1950s due to a combination of factors. One of these factors was the increase in the status quo. Rock n' roll music represented a rebellion against traditional values and norms, and it appealed to the younger generation who sought to challenge the established order. The rise of rock n' roll coincided with the emergence of the teenage demographic as a significant cultural influence. Teenagers began to have more disposable income and autonomy, leading to a rise in teenage consumerism. They used their increased purchasing power to buy records and attend concerts, thereby contributing to the popularity of rock n' roll music.
While options like the improvement of the highway system, the invention of the radio, and teenage consumerism did play a role in the popularity of rock n' roll, the increase in the status quo had a more direct impact in terms of challenging cultural norms and appealing to the younger generation's desire for change.