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

It authorized the construction of the nation's major roadways.

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

He felt gov't. should be liberal to help people and conservative in how

Which description shows that Truman felt passionately about civil rights?

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

What reputation did Truman have as president?

He took responsibility for tough decisions.

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 developers keep costs down when building Levittown homes?

By using mass-production assembly-line techniques

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

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

They thought it would contribute to juvenile delinquency.

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1
What effect did the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act of 1956 have on the country?
It spurred the growth of commercial railroads.
It authorized the construction of the nation's major roadways.
It encouraged businesses to open along commonly followed routes.
It decreased public transportation options in urban areas.
2
How did Dwight D. Eisenhower’s governing style differ from that of the Democrats?
He felt that it was necessary to adhere to traditional values.
He felt that it was important to confront controversial issues.
He felt gov't. should be liberal to help people and conservative in how
He felt that boycotts should be used.
3
Which description shows that Truman felt passionately about civil rights?
He encouraged a return to conservative policies.
He appointed new justices to the Supreme Court.
He proposed the Fair Deal programs.
He was willing to give up reelection for the cause if necessary.
4
What reputation did Truman have as president?
He took responsibility for tough decisions.
He was fully prepared for the job.
He was weak in his response to domestic problems.
He had little confidence in his abilities.
5
In what way did television of the 1950s provide an inaccurate representation of the actual American landscape?
It showed only sports events and children’s programing.
It showed only comedies and variety shows.
It showed only programs portraying an ideal white, middle-class society.
It showed only short features instead of full-length movies.
6
How did developers keep costs down when building Levittown homes?
By building homes one at a time
By employing only highly skilled laborers
By using mass-production assembly-line techniques
By using expensive custom materials
7
Who is this?
Buddy Holly
Chuck Berry
Bill Haley
Elvis Presley
8
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
to see if they agreed with diversification
to see if they had desires to become union members
to see if they understood the basics of economics
9
Why did people move from farms to cities in the 1950s?
to avoid paying income taxes
to escape segregation
to have better public transportation
to find a better life
10
Why did many adults have issues with rock ‘n’ roll in the early 1950s?
They thought it would soften race relations.
They thought it would discourage patriotism.
They thought it would contribute to juvenile delinquency.
They thought it would diminish interest in other types of music.

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