1. Poodle skirts
   Silly Bands
2. Purple eyeliner
   Crocs

Poodle skirts were a big trend during the 1950s. The skirts were long and made of felt with a poodle on them, and could be customized with your choice of poodle.

1. Tuberculosis
   Flu
2. Polio
   Booster

The polio vaccine was invented in 1955 by Jonas Salk. This vaccine was given by injection, but not long after, an oral medication was also invented. The vaccine has worked well as it lowered the number of cases down to fewer than 100 per year.

1. To the mall
   To a drive-in
2. To a friend's house
   To Blockbuster

In the 1950s, drive-ins were a popular place to catch a movie. You would get to watch the movie from your own car and bring in as many friends as you could fit.

1. Rosa Parks
   Malcolm X
2. Martin Luther King Jr.
   John Lewis

Rosa Parks was the activist who refused to give up her seat on the bus to a white passenger. Her refusal led to working to create equal rights, and she became a highly respected figure during the civil rights movement.

1. Richard II
   Willam the Conqueror
2. Henry I
   Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II succeeded her father, King George VI, as monarch of Great Britain in 1952. She is currently the longest reigning monarch ever.

1. Canada
   England
2. Japan
   Russia

Typhoon Vera struck Japan in 1959. It devastated parts of the country and was so severe that the Japanese government worked to become more prepared in case of another disaster.

1. Six Flags
   Disneyland
2. Universal Studios
   Canada's Wonderland

Disneyland opened in 1955 in Anaheim, California. The theme park was started by Walt Disney and it instantly became a big hit, even on opening day.

1. "Three's Company"
   "The Golden Girls"
2. "Wings"
   "I Love Lucy"

"I Love Lucy" first debuted in 1951. It was on the air for six years and became one of the most loved sitcoms of all time.

1. Doris Day
   Kim Novak
2. Brigitte Bardot
   Jeanne Crain

Doris Day starred as the main character, Calamity Jane. The movie was about the real Calamity Jane, known for her expeditions and for working with Wild Bill Hickok.

1. John Wayne
   Clint Eastwood
2. Grace Kelly
   Henry Fonda

Grace Kelly retired from acting in 1956 because she married Prince Rainier III and became Princess consort. After leaving acting, she was required to fulfill her duties as Princess.

1. John Adams
   Andrew Jackson
2. Richard Nixon
   Dwight D. Eisenhower

Dwight D. Eisenhower was president in the 1950s. His first term began in 1953 and he officially left office in 1961.

1. Wendy's
   Chipotle
2. Denny's
   McDonalds

McDonalds first opened in 1955. This was the first restaurant that was part of Ray Kroc's franchise. Everything went up from there with McDonald's eventually expanding worldwide.

1. Alaska
   Virginia
2. Colorado
   Maine

Alaska became a state on January 3, 1959. It was the second to last state to be approved. Hawaii was the last and was accepted on August 21, 1959.

1. Rock and Roll
   Pop
2. Country
   Hip-Hop

Rock and Roll was one of the most popular genres of music in the 1950s. This genre was an influence for the dance craze, the Twist, proving its influence and popularity at the time.

1. James Dean
   Desi Arnaz
2. John Wayne
   Tony Curtis

James Dean died in a car crash in 1955. The actor was only 24 years old, but had already achieved icon status.

1. Ballroom dancing
   Breakdance
2. Macarena
   The Twist

The Twist was a very popular dance move in the 1950s. It was most commonly done to rock and roll music, and it spread quickly around the country, becoming a big trend.

1. "Peanuts"
   "Star Wars"
2. "Superdupont"
   "Batman"

The first "Peanuts" comic was published in 1950. it was four panels long and only featured Charlie Brown, Patty and Shermy. Snoopy and Woodstock were nowhere to be found!

1. "Cinderella"
   "Pocahontas"
2. "Toy Story"
   "The Lion King"

"Cinderella" was released in 1950 and it became an instant hit. The movie was one of the most successful that year and it is still a classic to this day.

1. Hula Hoops
   Tic-Tac-Toe
2. Lite-Brite
   Tonka Trucks

Hula Hoops were invented in 1958, and they have come a long way! What started out as a fun activity for children and even adults, quickly grew into something that performers use in acts as well.

1. Suez Crisis
   World War I
2. Vietnam War
   First Indochina War

The Suez Crisis took place in 1956 and it was a conflict between Egypt and Israel. The crisis also involved other powerful countries at the time, such as Great Britain.

1. A horse
   A lemur
2. A rabbit
   A dog

A dog named Laika was the first animal to go to space. She was a stray dog found in the streets of Russia and she died while aboard the Sputnik 2.

1. Tamagotchi
   Yo-yo
2. Jump rope
   Barbie

Barbie dolls first came out in 1959. They were an instant hit and continued to grow in popularity as time went on. Barbies have had their share of controversy due to the image they can portray to young girls.

1. Dwight D. Eisenhower
   Louis St. Laurent
2. Joseph Stalin
   Francisco Franco

Joseph Stalin, the leader of Russia, died in 1953, after 31 years in office. He was a major figure in World War II and ruled his country ruthlessly. His successor was Nikita Khrushchev.

1. "Ulysses"
   "Catch-22"
2. "Catcher in the Rye"
   "The Wings of a Dove"

"Catcher in the Rye" was published in 1951 and was written by J.D. Salinger. It is a highly respected novel that holds high cultural relevance to the time during which it took place.

1. The largest earthquake in history shook the world
   Japan gained independence
2. Sputnik 1 was launched
   A royal wedding

In 1957, Russia launched the space shuttle Sputnik 1 into orbit. This launch was also part of the famous Space Race between Russia and the United States.

1. Jackson Pollock
   Leonardo da Vinci
2. Rembrandt
   Claude Monet

Jackson Pollock passed away in 1956. He died in a drunk driving accident as he struggled with alcoholism. He was a highly respected artist who painted some of the most famous paintings in the world.

1. True
2. False

This is true. Although color television did exist at the time, it wasn't widely used until after the '50s. The new technology was slowly adopted throughout the world since its invention.

1. "Breakfast at Tiffany's"
   "Harry Potter"
2. "Ben-Hur"
   "Planet of the Apes"

"Ben-Hur" was released in 1959 and was about a prince living in Jerusalem during the time of Jesus. The movie was extremely popular and became the top movie of its release year.

1. Greenpeace
   UNICEF
2. The Nature Conservancy
   NASA

NASA was formed in 1958. They not only deal with matters of space, they also focus on improving aeronautics and travel. NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

1. "The Tonight Show"
   "Married... With Children"
2. "M*A*S*H"
   "Gunsmoke"

"The Tonight Show" first went on air in 1954 with its first host, Steve Allen. The show has since continued to air, changing hosts throughout the years. It is currently hosted by Jimmy Fallon.

1. "Niagara"
   "The Incredible Shrinking Man"
2. "An American in Paris"
   "This Island Earth"

Marilyn Monroe was in, "Niagara." She played the role of Rose Loomis who was visiting Niagara Falls with her husband.

1. Doris Day
   Jayne Mansfield
2. Natalie Wood
   Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor starred in this movie, playing the role of Anastasia Mcavoy. The movie was about two people falling in love after meeting unexpectedly.

1. Telephone
   Jukebox
2. Video game
   Credit Card

The first successful credit card was invented in the '50s by the Bank of America. The card was called Bankamericard and it is still around today, although it is known as VISA.

1. Countess Vereberg
   The Ambassador
2. Princess Ann
   Secretary

Audrey Hepburn played Princess Ann in the movie. The movie was a box office success and almost had a sequel, but it was eventually scrapped.

1. The Presidential Election
   The News
2. Miss America Pageant
   Cartoons

The Miss America Pageant was first broadcast on television in 1954, although it had been around since 1921. The very first winner of the Miss America pageant was Margaret Gorman from the District of Colombia.