Owning a car during the 1950s in the united states was mostly difficult for all but the very rich. a sign of status and success.

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Owning a car during the 1950s in the united states was mostly difficult for all but the very rich. a sign of status and success.

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EleoNora [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-12-08T10:48:14+03:00

The possession of a car during the 1950s in the U.S. was considered as a sign of status and success.

<h3>How is it considered a sign of status and success?</h3>

During the 1950s, the American economy was significantly growing and result to more people becoming rich and more people entering the middle-class which actually became the dominant part of the population.

This growth led to people to be more powerful economically and to be able to afford more goods such as cars, ships etc.

Therefore, the possession was considered as a sign of status and success.