The 1950s was a decade of a lot of innovation. Because the second world war had been over for years, the economy was booming, and people would spend their money on anything and everything they wanted. New innovations like the television and rock n' roll greatly influenced the society, and the making of better cars led to people wanting to take travel and take road trips. Fast-food also influenced the society, allowing its popularity to grow quickly due to people becoming more busy. To learn more about innovation during the 1950s, explore the subtopics, or 
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