Which of the following was an international policy of the New Frontier proposal?

starting the Alliance for Progress

Which is NOT a way private nonprofit groups tried to influence the government regarding the environment?

Posted to social media to bring awareness to their petitions.

What was one of the reasons that the termination policy failed?

Native Americans were unable to find jobs in urban areas.

What factor helped Kennedy’s win election over Nixon in the 1960 presidential election?

He looked and spoke better in the debates.

Which of the following effects did television have on American politics?

It afforded candidates the opportunity to appeal directly to voters.

What was one reason that the automobile culture developed following WWII?

There was an abundance of inexpensive fuel.

Which of the following was an immediate effect of Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring?

The president established an advisory committee to investigate pesticides

Why did Richard Nixon agree to take part in televised debates during the election of 1960?

He hoped to expose his opponent’s national political inexperience.

How did Silent Spring affect Americans’ concerns about the environment?

It increased their concerns by warning about the growing use of pesticides.

Which of the follow was true of music during the counterculture movement?

Rock ‘n’ roll became the symbol of protest and rebellion.

Which of the following were reasons why members of the counterculture movement grew disillusioned?

the injustices in American society

What reputation did Truman have as president?

He took responsibility for tough decisions.

Which description shows that Truman felt passionately about civil rights?

He was willing to give up reelection for the cause if necessary.

Why was President Kennedy so popular with the public after he was elected?

He possessed charm, wit, and a youthful style that boosted his image.

Which of the following happened during the crisis at Three Mile Island?

Low-level radiation escaped into the atmosphere.

Which of the following was a result of the Great Society?

a conservative backlash to the role of government in social welfare

Why did union support weaken in the late 1950’s?

unhappy with the corruption of unions that they heard in the news.

How did the ruling in the case of Miranda v. Arizona expand the rights of people accused of crimes?

all suspects must be read their rights before being questioned.

Why did many adults have issues with rock ‘n’ roll in the early 1950s?

They thought it would contribute to juvenile delinquency.

How was America different following World War II?

Divorce rates were higher than before the war.

What was the purpose of the Economic Opportunity Act (EOA)?

provide funding for youth programs, antipoverty measures, and job training

What role did pop art play in the counterculture movement?

It criticized the times by implying that individual freedoms had been lost.

Which of the following effects did President Johnson’s tax reduction have on the U.S. economy?

It helped to lower the federal budget deficit.

How did Dwight D. Eisenhower’s governing style differ from that of the Democrats?

government be liberal with human beings and conservative with money.

What was the main effect of planned obsolescence?

American was becoming a “throwaway society”.

How did Dr. Jonas Salk affect life in the 1950s and beyond?

He developed a vaccine for polio.

How did the federal government respond to the Three Mile Island incident?

It strengthened its safety standards.

Which of the following correctly describes the political impact of Kennedy’s assassination?

The government proved sturdy, as the transition of power went smoothly.

How did the beat movement differ from the suburban way of life?

movement encouraged people to have a free and nonconforming lifestyle.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the Beat Movement?

The lifestyle of beatniks was identical to those found in the suburbs.

In what way did television of the 1950s provide an inaccurate representation of the actual American landscape?

It showed only programs portraying an ideal white, middle-class society.

How did older generations react to the counterculture?

failed to understand attitudes of the youth that led to a generation gap.

How did women’s roles and opportunities in the 1950’s differ from women’s roles today?

more acceptable for women to work outside their home now than in the 1950s

Why were some people opposed to the types of programming found on television?

They felt it was detrimental to children.

What effect did the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act of 1956 have on the country?

It authorized the construction of the nations major roadways.

What was a major result of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944?

Millions of veterans received a college education.

Which of the following correctly describes the methods private conservation groups used to influence the government?

used lawsuits to block projects that would be harmful to the environment.

Which of the following is TRUE about poverty in postwar America?

One in four people live below the poverty line in 1962.

How were the policies of the Great Society different from those of the New Deal?

They included civil rights and immigration reform.

In the 1950s, why did companies often give personality tests to people applying for jobs?

to see if they were a fit for the corporate culture

How did the post-World War II baby boom affect American society between 1945 and 1960?

It increased the need for educational resources.

How did the increase in drug use during the counterculture movement lead to a change in government policy?

The government began passing laws to help treat those addicted to drugs.

How did Lyndon Johnson appointment as vice presidential candidate affect the election of 1960?

His presence on the ballot helped to win key states in the South.

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1
Which of the following was an international policy of the New Frontier proposal?
Increasing funding to school libraries
Introducing affirmative action
starting the Alliance for Progress
pushing for the use of deficit spending
2
Which is NOT a way private nonprofit groups tried to influence the government regarding the environment?
lawsuits to block construction projects harmful to the environment
Posted to social media to bring awareness to their petitions.
Lobbied for new protection laws.
Brought lawsuits that would lead to bans of DDT and leaded gasoline.
3
What was one of the reasons that the termination policy failed?
Native Americans found valuable minerals on their land.
Native Americans stopped receiving their family allotments.
Native Americans were unable to find jobs in urban areas.
Native Americans were hired to harvest crops during the war.
4
What factor helped Kennedy’s win election over Nixon in the 1960 presidential election?
He was more experienced than Nixon.
Kennedy did not win the 1960 presidential election.
He looked and spoke better in the debates.
He was neutral on civil rights.
5
Which of the following effects did television have on American politics?
supported the value of a party structure to gain support for a candidate.
It decreased the publics exposure to a candidate’s views.
allowed the printed word to become the most important aspect of elections.
It afforded candidates the opportunity to appeal directly to voters.
6
What was one reason that the automobile culture developed following WWII?
There as a decrease in public transportation in cities.
There as an increase in businesses built along small roads.
There was a decline in the commercial use of railroads.
There was an abundance of inexpensive fuel.
7
Which of the following was an immediate effect of Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring?
The government outlawed the use of the pesticide DDT.
The president established an advisory committee to investigate pesticides
The government created the EPA to conduct research.
Many chemical companies agreed to change their practices.
8
Why did Richard Nixon agree to take part in televised debates during the election of 1960?
He hoped to expose his opponent’s national political inexperience.
He was an unknown candidate and he wanted to gain exposure.
He knew his on-screen charisma would make up for his inexperience.
He was well prepared after receiving coaching from television producers.
9
How did Silent Spring affect Americans’ concerns about the environment?
It decreased their concerns by explaining the advantages of nuclear energy.
It increased their concerns by detailing the dangers of air pollution.
It increased their concerns by warning about the growing use of pesticides.
It decreased their concerns showing the positive changes the gov made.
10
Which of the follow was true of music during the counterculture movement?
Rock ‘n’ roll music had difficulty gaining popularity in America.
Music was rarely used as a vehicle for political expression.
Rock ‘n’ roll became the symbol of protest and rebellion.
Rhythm and blues was the most popular form of music with teenagers.
11
Which of the following were reasons why members of the counterculture movement grew disillusioned?
rock ‘n’ roll music
the injustices in American society
the idea of nonconformity
the increase in illegal drug use
12
What reputation did Truman have as president?
He was weak in his response to domestic problems.
He was fully prepared for the job.
He had little confidence in his abilities.
He took responsibility for tough decisions.
13
Which description shows that Truman felt passionately about civil rights?
He was willing to give up reelection for the cause if necessary.
He appointed new justices to the Supreme Court.
He encouraged a return to conservative policies.
He proposed the Fair Deal programs.
14
Why was President Kennedy so popular with the public after he was elected?
He chose to handle issues by himself rather than relying on advisers.
He followed a policy of rarely appearing on television.
He distanced himself from popular culture and celebrities.
He possessed charm, wit, and a youthful style that boosted his image.
15
Which of the following happened during the crisis at Three Mile Island?
More than 100,000 residents were killed or seriously injured.
Low-level radiation escaped into the atmosphere.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission was created.
The residents were forced to remain in the area.
16
Which of the following was a result of the Great Society?
an overwhelming acceptance in Congress of the rapid pace of reform
a decrease in the budget deficit
a conservative backlash to the role of government in social welfare
a decrease in the size of government
17
Why did people move from farms to cities in the 1950s?
to escape segregation
to avoid paying income taxes
to have better public transportation
to find a better life
18
Why did union support weaken in the late 1950’s?
Conglomerates pick to diversify their product which gave workers more say
unhappy with the corruption of unions that they heard in the news.
Franchises gave greater flexibility & made unions unnecessary
Corp. culture made workers willing to be a team; less focus on individual
19
How did the ruling in the case of Miranda v. Arizona expand the rights of people accused of crimes?
criminal courts to provide free legal counsel if you cant afford it
all suspects must be read their rights before being questioned.
the right to have a lawyer present during police questioning.
evidence that was seized illegally cannot be used in state courts.
20
Why did many adults have issues with rock ‘n’ roll in the early 1950s?
They thought it would diminish interest in other types of music.
They thought it would soften race relations.
They thought it would contribute to juvenile delinquency.
They thought it would discourage patriotism.
21
How was America different following World War II?
Divorce rates were higher than before the war.
Governmental price controls were no longer needed.
Unemployment decreased with the return of servicemen.
Fewer loans were available for homeowners.
22
Which of the following was NOT part of the Warren Court decisions to expand the rights of those accused of crimes?
expanded protections to the accused to free legal counsel
the right to a lawyer
the 5th Amendment
the right to privacy
23
What was the purpose of the Economic Opportunity Act (EOA)?
to honor the memory of the fallen president
to prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, and national origin
to reduce income taxes in order to encourage the growth of businesses
provide funding for youth programs, antipoverty measures, and job training
24
Which of the following did President Kennedy propose in order to stimulate the economy?
Raising Taxes
eliminating unemployment insurance
increasing the minimum wage
collecting taxes from cities with high unemployment
25
For the cause of civil rights, President Truman issued an executive order doing what in 1948?
integrating residential neighborhoods
holding up separate but equal
integrating the school system
integrating the armed forces
26
What role did pop art play in the counterculture movement?
It criticized the times by implying that individual freedoms had been lost.
It served as a vehicle for political expression.
increased permissiveness by addressing subject that were prohibited.
It expressed outrage over the Vietnam War.
27
Which of the following effects did President Johnson’s tax reduction have on the U.S. economy?
It led to a decrease in personal spending.
It caused a downturn in economic growth.
It helped to lower the federal budget deficit.
It resulted in lower profits for business.
28
How did Dwight D. Eisenhower’s governing style differ from that of the Democrats?
it was important to confront controversial issues using moderate policies.
necessary to have traditional values not be open-minded about social change
boycotts should be used to encourage judicial actions & congressional laws.
government be liberal with human beings and conservative with money.
29
What was the main effect of planned obsolescence?
Consumers were hypnotized by attractive product packaging.
American was becoming a “throwaway society”.
Almost 60% of Americans were now in the middle class.
More goods were purchased on credit than ever before.
30
How did Dr. Jonas Salk affect life in the 1950s and beyond?
He helped prevent children from getting typhoid fever.
He encouraged parents to rear their children in more modern ways.
He taught the importance of mother staying home to raise their children.
He developed a vaccine for polio.
31
How did the federal government respond to the Three Mile Island incident?
It strengthened its safety standards.
It halted the production of new power plants.
It agreed to shut down all existing nuclear facilities.
It saw no need to alter its inspection procedures.
32
Which of the following correctly describes the political impact of Kennedy’s assassination?
death of the president brought the government to a permanent standstill.
The new president lacked a popular mandate and was ineffective.
The government proved sturdy, as the transition of power went smoothly.
The progress that had been made on civil rights legislation was stopped.
33
How did the beat movement differ from the suburban way of life?
movement encouraged people to be productive members of society
The beat movement encouraged people to watch comedies on TV.
movement encouraged people to have a free and nonconforming lifestyle.
The beat movement encouraged people to list to rock ‘n’ roll music.
34
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the Beat Movement?
Many beatniks followed Zen Buddhism.
Howl and On the Road were works of literature from the beat movement.
The lifestyle of beatniks was identical to those found in the suburbs.
Many beatniks lived in major metropolitan cities like New York.
35
In what way did television of the 1950s provide an inaccurate representation of the actual American landscape?
It showed only short features instead of full-length movies.
It showed only programs portraying an ideal white, middle-class society.
It showed only comedies and variety shows.
It showed only sports events and children’s programming.
36
How did older generations react to the counterculture?
They respected and accepted the ideas of the movement.
They pushed for government action to bring an end to the movement.
failed to understand attitudes of the youth that led to a generation gap.
They sympathized with the beliefs and attitudes of the young people.
37
How did women’s roles and opportunities in the 1950’s differ from women’s roles today?
More women in the 1950s attended college.
Women now are required to be homemakers, in the 1950s it was a choice.
more acceptable for women to work outside their home now than in the 1950s
Women today are stuck in careers such as nursing, teaching, & clerical work
38
Why were some people opposed to the types of programming found on television?
They felt it was decreasing an interest in higher education.
They felt it was detrimental to children.
They felt it was responsible for a higher divorce rate.
They felt it was destroying American culture.
39
What effect did the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act of 1956 have on the country?
It encouraged businesses to open along commonly followed routes.
It spurred the growth of commercial railroad.
It decreased public transportation options in urban areas.
It authorized the construction of the nations major roadways.
40
What was a major result of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944?
Veterans were exempted from gasoline rationing.
Women kept their factory jobs after World War II.
Jobs were created by the Manhattan Project.
Millions of veterans received a college education.
41
Immediately following World War II, what was one of the difficulties that Americans faced?
decrease in birthrates
government controls on prices
rising unemployment
fewer business loans
42
Which of the following correctly describes the methods private conservation groups used to influence the government?
They took out ads to stress the importance of jobs and progress.
lobbied for the government to put an end to environmental protection laws.
They provided payment to government officials to enact bans on pesticides.
used lawsuits to block projects that would be harmful to the environment.
43
Which of the following is TRUE about poverty in postwar America?
Many of the poor migrated away from major metropolitan areas.
One in four people live below the poverty line in 1962.
Most middle-class Americans in suburbs were aware of poverty in the cities
African Americans represent the poorest segment of the American population.
44
How were the policies of the Great Society different from those of the New Deal?
They addressed the greatest needs of society.
They created new programs to improve social welfare.
They included civil rights and immigration reform.
They expanded existing government programs.
45
In the 1950s, why did companies often give personality tests to people applying for jobs?
to see if they understood the basics of economics
to see if they had desires to become union members
to see if they were a fit for the corporate culture
to see if they agreed with diversification
46
What did Native Americans and Mexican Americans experience during World War II?
prejudice and discrimination
the termination policy
full access to military benefits
Americanization and assimilation
47
How did the post-World War II baby boom affect American society between 1945 and 1960?
It bankrupted the Social Security System.
It decreased the demand for housing.
It increased the need for educational resources.
It encouraged people to migrate to the Sun Belt.
48
Which development resulted in the construction of the interstate highway system?
increased suburbanization
decreased fuel consumption
growth of long-distance passenger train service
reduced air pollution
49
How did the increase in drug use during the counterculture movement lead to a change in government policy?
The government made it difficult for drug addicts complete rehabilitation.
The government began passing laws to help treat those addicted to drugs.
The government started to pass laws that legalized hallucinogenic drugs.
The government shifted to enforcing criminal penalties for drug addicts.
50
How did radio compete with television in the 1950s?
Focused on local programming
Played on sports events live
Broadcast gossip of Hollywood
Had giveaways to get people to listen
51
How did Lyndon Johnson appointment as vice presidential candidate affect the election of 1960?
He helped to capture a large percentage of the Catholic vote.
He was too similar to Kennedy to attract new voters.
His presence on the ballot helped to win key states in the South.
His political inexperience scared away potential voters.
52
Dixiecrats are members of the Democratic Party who
split to form the States’ Rights Democratic Party to protest civil rights.
who crossed party lines from the Republican Party to gain power
split to form the Confederacy to preserve slavery in the Southern states.
campaigned in states south of the Mason-Dixon line for the Democrats
53
What was one factor that caused the baby boom between the late 1940s and the early 1960s?
Women were encouraged to enter the work force.
People has a desire for a large family.
Unemployment continued to rise.
Doctors promoted revolutionary ideas in child rearing.
54
Which of the following correctly describes the attitude of conservatives toward the counterculture movement?
They believed it could rescue American society from anarchy.
They viewed its increasing permissiveness as liberating.
They thought it posed a danger to traditional American values.
They disliked its reliance on rational thought instead of self-expression.
55
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
Truman wanted to help farmers with subsidies in his Fair Deal program.
The Dixiecrats protested Truman’s view on civil rights.
Truman felt that all humans should have equal opportunity.
Congress agreed with Truman’s goal to integrate the armed forces.

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