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Which of the following artists were NOT Rock N Roll star of the 1950s

Which of the following was a long-term effect of 1950s cultural changes?

Society of the 1950s

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1
Which of the following was a long-term effect of 1950s cultural changes?
The Great Depression
A return to rural living
The Civil Rights Movement and youth counterculture of the 1960s
Increase demand for electric cars
2
Which of the following artists were NOT Rock N Roll star of the 1950s
Fetty Wap
Buddy Holly
Chuck Barry
Elvis Presley
3
What was a major effect of television on American society?
Sports became less popular
Decrease in consumer advertising
More people moved to rural areas
Decline in radio and print media
4
Which DJ is credited with popularizing Rock ‘N’ Roll among white teens?
Casey Kasem
Dick Clark
Wolfman Jack
Alan Freed
5
Why did urban decay become a problem in the 1950s?
Cars were being banned in major cities
New farming technology led to an increase in rural jobs
The economy crashed
The middle class moved to suburbs, reducing city tax revenue
6
Which industry benefited the most from the rise of car culture?
motels
Bicycle Manufactures
Railroad
Fast food
7
What was the main purpose of the Interstate Highway System?
Reduce automobile usage
encourage people to live in cities
Improve public transporation (buses, trains, etc)
connect states and major cities for travel and commerce
8
Rock ‘N’ Roll originated from which genre of music?
Country
Rhythm and Blues
Classical
Jazz
9
What does “suburban sprawl” refer to?
Migration of people to rural farms
Growth of cities and urban centers
Expansion of suburban neighborhoods over rural land
Decline of highways and roads
10
By 1959, what percentage of American households had a television?
83%
43%
63%
13%