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PAUL NEWMAN 1960S

GREASERS
Greaser are a subculture that originated in the 1950s. Rock and roll music influenced the groups. The term greaser comes from there hair style, how it's greased back form hair gel and wax. This subculture tended to be more popular in working class neighborhoods.

5 POPULAR TOYS

• Hola-hoops
• Slinky
• Etch-a-Sketch
• Lincoln logs
• Mr. Potato Head

SLANG AND DEFINITIONS

• A Gas = A lot of fun
• Ankle Biter = a small child
• Bad = awesome
• Bag = to steal
• "The Man" = police

Some Reasons Why Teens Might Join Gangs
In 1920, Chicago had about 1300 gangs. With these high numbers a teen could accidentally stumble upon a gang and to avoid trouble or to give into peer pressure join the gang. Other teens may join for reputation and respect.

POPULAR BANDS

• The Beatles
• Rolling Stones
• The Temptations
• The Lovin' Spoonful
• Paul Revere and the Raiders

POPULAR T.V. SHOWS

• Green Acres
• The Flintstones
• Yogi Bear Show
• Walt Disney's World of Color
• Mission Impossible

Commonly Used/Purchased Items
-A new home-$23,000
-A gallon of regular gas-$0.32
-A dozen eggs-$0.60
-A gallon of milk-$0.99
-A new car-$2,700
-Two dozen oranges-$0.89