What was one reason that the automobile culture developed following World War II?

There was an abundance of inexpensive fuel.

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.

What was one factor that caused the baby boom between the late 1940s and the early 1960s?

People had a desire for large families.

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?

Governmental price controls were no longer needed.

What was the main effect of planned obsolescence?

America was becoming a “throwaway society.”

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

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 the beat movement differ from the suburban way of life?

Beat movement encouraged people to have a free & nonconforming lifestyle.

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

He felt gov't should be liberal regarding people & conservative w/money

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What was one reason that the automobile culture developed following World War II?
There was an abundance of inexpensive fuel.
There was a decline in the commercial use of railroads.
There was a decrease in public transportation in cities.
There was an increase in businesses built along small roads.
2
Which description shows that Truman felt passionately about civil rights?
He encouraged a return to conservative policies.
He proposed the Fair Deal programs.
He was willing to give up reelection for the cause if necessary.
He appointed new justices to the Supreme Court.
3
What reputation did Truman have as president?
He took responsibility for tough decisions.
He was fully prepared for the job.
He had little confidence in his abilities.
He was weak in his response to domestic problems.
4
What was one factor that caused the baby boom between the late 1940s and the early 1960s?
Women were encouraged to enter the workforce.
People had a desire for large families.
Unemployment continued to rise.
Doctors promoted revolutionary ideas about child rearing.
5
Why did many adults have issues with rock ‘n’ roll in the early 1950s?
They thought it would contribute to juvenile delinquency.
They thought it would discourage patriotism.
They thought it would diminish interest in other types of music.
They thought it would soften race relations.
6
How was America different following World War II?
Unemployment decreased with the return of servicemen.
Divorce rates were higher than before the war.
Governmental price controls were no longer needed.
Fewer loans were available for homeowners.
7
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
8
What did Native Americans and Mexican Americans experience during World War II?
Americanization and assimilation
prejudice and discrimination
full access to military benefits
the termination policy
9
What was the main effect of planned obsolescence?
More goods were purchased on credit than ever before.
America was becoming a “throwaway society.”
Consumers were hypnotized by attractive product packaging.
Almost 60 percent of Americans were now in the middle class.
10
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 understood the basics of economics
to see if they had desires to become union members
to see if they agreed with diversification
11
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.
It showed only short features instead of full-length movies.
It showed only comedies and variety shows.
It showed only sports events and children’s programing.
12
How did the beat movement differ from the suburban way of life?
The beat movement encouraged people to have traditional jobs
Beat movement encouraged people to have a free & nonconforming lifestyle.
The beat movement encouraged people to watch comedies on television.
The beat movement encouraged people to listen to rock ‘n’ roll music.
13
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 issues using moderate policies.
He felt gov't should be liberal regarding people & conservative w/money
He felt that boycotts should be used to encourage judicial actions

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