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Elvis Presley's Impact On Canada Analysis

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There was a time, post-World War II when Canada had changed quite a bit. Canada’s population went up rapidly because of the boom and the veterans. The economy developed and there were no economic hardship so students did not drop out of school. It was booming, new technology, thousands of immigrants and new houses especially in the suburbs. New inventions such as the television caused consumerism and cars were being sold rapidly. The television also affected Canada politically. Teenagers with their fashion and rock ‘n’ roll music such as Elvis Presley had a big influence on the society. The baby boom, new technology and the many veterans returning home had a huge impact on Canada socially and economically. Between 1945 and 1967, 2.5 million …show more content…

It was known as the “baby boom” period. (Pg. 164) By 1965, over half the people were under 25 years old in North America. It developed a powerful youth culture of protest also known as a “youthquake.” The baby boomers were the largest age group in Canada which affected the economy and the culture. Many Canadians thought that the baby boom would continue endlessly and hoped that poverty and unemployment, problems of the past, would never be seen again. Families had three to four children which led to Boy Scouts, Girl Guides and junior hockey. Companies started to make new products for the millions of babies that were born. New schools had to be built which created new jobs for people. Since there were so many people, most Canadians had television. It made an artificial lifestyle that was appealing to people so that they would buy more goods. Television promoted a consumer society. It advertised toys such as Frisbees and Barbie dolls to target the youngsters. The media was used to influence other people politically. In 1957, television revealed Louis St. Laurent looking depressed and tired. It made John Diefenbaker, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party look good in comparison. Diefenbaker then proved to be a great speaker which television spread that image leading his part to an election victory. The television and media has a great effect on society just because it can change the opinions of many people. The changes of post-World War II were drastic because of the spike in population. The population boosted suburban housing which brought in the sales of cars because a car was necessary to get around to the city. Television really influenced people to buy certain products and encouraged them to buy products because the media is excellent at portraying a false image of a perfect life. It can make something look amazing or

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