Soon after WWII, there was a lot of international cold-war related anxiety that both characterized the early postwar era. Social conservatism and prosperity were also trademarks of the late 1940s and 1950s. With World War II behind them, many couples decided to have children. The baby-boom was a trend lasting roughly between 1946-1964 during which there was a very high ratio of babies born. During this time, suburbs became an attractive place to live for many young families. One of the most famous suburbs was Levittown, New York. Gender roles were typically traditional during this time. Many women stayed at home, tending to their children and engaging in other domestic tasks, while men were understood to be 'the breadwinner.' We discussed the Red Scare again. Jaydn was reminded that is was a period of heightened fear of communism, lasted roughly between 1947-1953. Republican senator Joseph McCarthy became famous for making unfounded allegations of communist activity. Anti-communism was a defining characteristic of the postwar era. During this period Rock and roll music was born. One of the leaders of this bold, rebellious new genre was Elvis Presley. A youth culture developed also, with many teenagers engaging in hobbies like hot-rodding. Comic-book reading, hula-hooping, wearing blue jeans, and eating fast food were other activities commonly associated with the postwar era.