Conformism was a predominant ideology during the decade of the 1950s. People were guided by social models inspired on a peaceful and perfect life following the harsh decade of the 40s with the World War.
Youth culture originated as a response to this conservative current. Themes like "Pacifism" and "Equal Rights for minorities" were what motivated the rise of these youth movements during the 1950s and throughout the 1960s.
Arable land was one geographical feature all three colonial regions had in common. This was important because the soil was fertile and land was plentiful. This helped the colonies become profitable and big traders among other colonies.