-These two 1955 photographs of a suburban middle-class family called "What They Have" vs. "What They Own" featured in Life magazine demonstrate that American families .
A) moved to suburbs in great numbers
B) relied heavily on credit to maintain affluent lifestyles
C) were made up of a white-collar working father and a stay-at-home mother
D) benefitted greatly from New Deal and Fair Deal programs

Question

-These two 1955 photographs of a suburban middle-class family called "What They Have" vs. "What They Own" featured in Life magazine demonstrate that American families .
A) moved to suburbs in great numbers 
B) relied heavily on credit to maintain affluent lifestyles 
C) were made up of a white-collar working father and a stay-at-home mother 
D) benefitted greatly from New Deal and Fair Deal programs

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The photographs titled "What They Have" vs. "What They Own" suggest that American families in the 1950s relied heavily on credit to maintain their affluent lifestyles, highlighting the disparity between their possessions and actual ownership.

-These Two 1955 Photographs of a Suburban Middle-Class Family Called