-What was one major reason as shown in this photograph that rock-and-roll singer Elvis Presley contributed to the growing generation gap between parents and their teenaged children during the 1950s?
A) His "clean-cut" image was acceptable to parents but rejected by their adolescent children.
B) His suggestive moves enraged parents while gaining adoring teenaged fans.
C) Parents enjoyed his catchy lyrics and music while young people thought they sounded too "black."
D) Parents saw his success as a triumph for consumer tastes while their children saw it as the downfall of American civilization.

Question

-What was one major reason as shown in this photograph that rock-and-roll singer Elvis Presley contributed to the growing generation gap between parents and their teenaged children during the 1950s?
A) His "clean-cut" image was acceptable to parents but rejected by their adolescent children. 
B) His suggestive moves enraged parents while gaining adoring teenaged fans. 
C) Parents enjoyed his catchy lyrics and music while young people thought they sounded too "black." 
D) Parents saw his success as a triumph for consumer tastes while their children saw it as the downfall of American civilization.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Elvis Presley's suggestive dance moves and performance style were considered provocative and inappropriate by many parents of the era, leading to a cultural divide. His performances and style appealed to teenagers, contributing to the generation gap.

-What Was One Major Reason as Shown in This Photograph