The Evolution of the Middle Class
Author Alissa Quart talked about the definition and origins of the middle class and the economic pressures that American families face today.
Description
Author Alissa Quart talked about the definition and origins of the middle class and the economic pressures that American families face today.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Describe the three ways that Alissa Quart defines the middle class.
- What factors contributed to the creation of the middle class in the United States after World War II?
- How has the middle class changed since the early years after World War II? What has caused this?
Additional Resource
Participants
Vocabulary
- American Dream
- Automation
- Baby Boom
- Contraction
- G. I. Bill
- Metric
- Middle Class