Explain why 1955 can be considered the year of rock and roll.

Explain your answers and conclusions by providing plenty of examples from the texts, videos and listening materials. Please follow the rubric below. Papers that do not have quotes and references to the texts will sent back. Papers need to meet Historical Studies and General Education Guidelines.
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This module we will look at the way rock and roll began to enter mainstream population. We have an article that details why 1955 can be considered the year of rock and roll. During this module I we will examine the artists: Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Ray Charles and Elvis. There are a many attributes that helped in the creation of rock and roll. The rise of a teenage population fueled by the baby boom. This was a new youth culture. The advent of mass media and youth consumerism.
Think about the surrounding historical factors that help to contribute to the rise of rock and roll? Each of these artists help to facilitate in the rock and roll experiment. Explain how each contributed. How did each shape American culture? Give specific examples from your texts and course materials. (Please use your Rock Reader to provide primary sources)

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