Compare and contrast the ways that television both shaped and reflected American life in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1980s. Assignment Guidelines: Your answer should be two to three paragraphs of no less than 250 words. When submitting written assignments please remember to: Submit the assignment questions and your responses. Proofread for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Use complete sentence structure. Use a minimum of six sentences in paragraphs.