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

there was an abundance of inexpensive fuel

What was the main effect of planned obsolescence?

America was becoming a "throwaway society"

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

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

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

they thought it would contribute to juvenile delinquency

Why were some people opposed to the types of programmign found on TV?

they felt it was detrimental to children

What effect did the National Interstate & Defense Highways Act of 1956 have on the U.S.?

it authorized the construction on the nation's major roadways

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

people had a desire for large families

What government agency is regulating and licensing of television, radio, and telephone communication industries?

The Federal Communications Commission

Why did union support weaken during the late 1950's?

people were unhappy with the corruption on unions

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

the beat movement encouraged people to have a free and nonconforming life

How did President Truman deal with the union strikers?

He threatened to draft them into the army and make them go back to work

What happened after white flight to the urban areas?

they suffered because of the lack of property tax and sales taxes collected

What reputation did Truman have as president?

he took responsibility for tough decisions

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

he felt that government should be liberal when it comes to human beings

What traditional role of men was challenged after WWII?

that of being the family breadwinner

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

Native Americans were unable to find jobs in urban areas

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

he developed a vaccine for polio

Which description shows that Truman felt passionately about civil rights?

he was willing to give up reelection for the cause if necessary

How much influence does mass media have on you?

A lot, Way too much, More than I want to admit

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

consumer access to easy credit terms

Who was the first person to record the song 'Hound Dog' yet received little pay and recognition for her efforts?

Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton

How was America different following WWII?

Divorce rates were higher than before the war

What was left out of American television shows of the 1950's?

poverty and racial discrimination

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

to see if they were fit for the corporate culture

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1
What was one reason that the automobile culture developed following WWII?
there was a decrease in public transportation in cities
there was an abundance of inexpensive fuel
there was a decline in the commercial use of railroads
there was an increase in businesses built along small roads
2
What style of music was characterized by the use of improvisation in the 1950's?
rock n roll
Rap
country/western
jazz
3
What is a company that offers similar products or services in many locations?
conglomerate
horizontal merger
Franchise
vertical merger
4
What was the main effect of planned obsolescence?
consumers were hypnotized by attractive product packaging
more goods were purchased on credit than ever before
almost 60% of Americans were now in the middle class
America was becoming a "throwaway society"
5
In what way did television of the 1950's provide an inaccurate representation of the acutal American landscape?
it showed only sports events and children's programming
it showed only programs portraying an ideal white, middle-class society
it showed only comedies and variety shows
it showed only short features instead of full-length movies
6
Why did many adults have issues with rock 'n' roll in the early 1950's?
they thought it would soften race relations
they thought it would contribute to juvenile delinquency
they thought it would diminish interest in other types of music
they thought it would discourage patriotism
7
Why were some people opposed to the types of programmign found on TV?
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
8
What effect did the National Interstate & Defense Highways Act of 1956 have on the U.S.?
it authorized the construction on the nation's major roadways
it encouraged businesses to open along commonly followed paths
it decreased public transportation options in urban areas
it spurred the growth of commercial railroads
9
What was one factor that caused the baby boom between the late 1940's & early 1960's?
doctors promoted revolutionary ideas about child rearing
unemployment continued to rise
women were encouraged to enter the workforce
people had a desire for large families
10
What government agency is regulating and licensing of television, radio, and telephone communication industries?
The Federal Trade Commissiion
The Federal Television Commission
The Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Commission for the Communication of Artists
11
Who did Truman defeat in the 1948 Presidential election in a surprising upset?
John F. Kennedy
Thomas Dewey
FDR
Richard Nixon
12
Term given to the unprecedented population explosion from the late 1940's through the early 1960's?
Baby care
Baby baby baby
Water water everywhere
Baby boom
13
Why did union support weaken during the late 1950's?
conglomerates chose to diversify their product lines
franchises gave greater flexibilityin the workplace than unions mandated
people were unhappy with the corruption on unions
corporate culture required that employees be willing to work as a team
14
How did the beat movement differ from the suburban way of life?
the beat movement encouraged people to watch comedies and variety shows
the beat movement encouraged people to listen to rock 'n' roll music
the beat movement encouraged people to be productive members of society
the beat movement encouraged people to have a free and nonconforming life
15
How did President Truman deal with the union strikers?
He threatened to draft them into the army and make them go back to work
He threatened to put them in jail
He did nothing
He opted to side with the unions and force big business to concede
16
What happened after white flight to the urban areas?
they suffered because of the lack of property tax and sales taxes collected
they looked forward to the extra income from the suburbs
they thrived because of the new taxes they imposed on those remaining
inner city school improved vastly because of their new found wealth
17
What did Native Americans and Mexican Americans experience during WWII?
full access to military benefits
the termination policy
Americanization and assimilation
prejudice and discrimination
18
What reputation did Truman have as president?
he took responsibility for tough decisions
he had little confidence in his abilities
he was fully prepared for the job
he was weak in his responses to domestic problems
19
How did Dwight D. Eisenhower's governing style differ from that of the Democrats?
he felt that it was important to confront controversial issues
he felt that it was necessary to adhere to traditional values
he felt that boycotts should be used to encourage judicial actions
he felt that government should be liberal when it comes to human beings
20
What traditional role of men was challenged after WWII?
that of being the strong survivor
that of being the service man
that of being the soft on communism
that of being the family breadwinner
21
How did Truman integrate the military in July 1948?
Supreme Court decisions
Congressional law
Executive Order
He chose to keep the military segregated
22
policy stopped economic support for Native Americans in 1953 and create more poverty and discrimination against them?
Terminal velocity
Reservation system
Termination policy
Terminal Velocity of Native Americans
23
What was one of the reasons that the termination policy failed?
Native Americans stopped receiving their family allotments
Native Americans were unable to find jobs in urban areas
Native Americans found valuable minerals on their land
Native Americans were hired to harvest crops during the war
24
Who was dubbed the unofficial 'king of rock 'n' roll in the 1950's?
Michael Jackson
John Lennon
Elvis Presley
Chuck Berry
25
How did Dr. Jonas Salk afect life in the 1950's and beyond?
he developed a vaccine for polio
he encouraged parents to rear their children in more modern ways
he helped prevent children from getting typhoid fever
he taught the importance on mothers staying home to raise their children
26
Why did people move from farms to cities in the 1950's?
to escape segregation
to avoid paying income taxes
to find a better life
to have better public transportation
27
Which description shows that Truman felt passionately about civil rights?
he appointed new justices to the Supreme Court
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
28
How much influence does mass media have on you?
A lot
None at all
Way too much
More than I want to admit
29
What was one reason that the automobile culture developed following WWII?
there was a decline in the commercial use of railroads
People had to drive hundreds of miles to work everyday
consumer access to easy credit terms
there was a decrease in public transportation in cities
30
Immediately following WWII, what was one of the difficulties that Americans faced?
rising unemployment
government controls on prices
fewer business loans
decrease in birthrates
31
What became a crucial engine driving the U.S. economy during the 1950's and 60"
government spending
government debt
consumer savings
consumer debt
32
What percent of people lived below the poverty line in 1962?
20%
25%
10%
30%
33
Term given to the buying of material goods, especially by the middle class?
consumerism
buyerism
sellerism
adolescentism
34
What term is used to describe Eisenhower's governing style?
dynamic socialism
dynamic spending
dynamic military agression
dynamic conservatism
35
Who was the first person to record the song 'Hound Dog' yet received little pay and recognition for her efforts?
Big Mama Biggs
Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton
Big Mama Jamma
Big Mama Cass
36
How was America different following WWII?
Divorce rates were higher than before the war
Fewer loans were made available for homeowners
Unemployment decreased with the return of servicemen
Governmental price controls were no longer needed
37
Term given to the process of manufacturers purposely designing products to become obsolete?
product availability
planned obsolescence
consumerism
planned education
38
What is a major corporation that includes a number of smaller companies in unrelated industries?
Special society
Ungulated
Conglomerate
Free Will Society
39
What role for women was glorified during the 1950's in popular movies and magazines?
Professional women
Homemaker and wife
factory supervisor
dentist or doctor
40
Term given to the means of communication that reach large audiences?
mass media
mass culture
mass beings
mass projects
41
What group of people were generally drawn to the beatnik culture?
doctors, lawyers, and hair dressers
teachers, lawyers, and factory workers
artists, poets, and writers
secretaries, bankers, and lawyers
42
Term given to the exiting of whites from urban area to the suburbs of major cities?
white fight
White priviledge
white flight
escape the Bronx
43
What industry capitalized on the runaway consumerism during the 1950's and 60'?
advertising
movie
child care
government
44
How much did Americans spend on leisure activities in 1953 according to "Fortune" magazine?
30 trillion
30 billion
30 million
30 thousand
45
Which of the following was a famous jazz player?
Willie Mae 'Big Mama' Thornton
Elvis Presley
Miles Davis
Duke Ellington
46
What term was given to Truman's expansion of Roosevelt's New Deal?
Fair Deal
No Deal
Square Deal
Conservative Deal
47
Who developed the vaccine for polio?
Dr. Jonas Saulk
Dr. Anthony Fauci
Dr. Phil
Dr. Ruth
48
What was left out of American television shows of the 1950's?
ideal middle class lifestyles
the ideal family life
wealthy white middle class families
poverty and racial discrimination
49
In the 1950's, why did companies often give personality tests to people applying for jobs?
to see if they had desires to become union members
to see if they were fit for the corporate culture
to see if they agreed with diversification
to see if they understood the basics of economics
50
What did many beatniks follow?
Islam
Zen Buddhism
Taoism
Judaism

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