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The 50s decade
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1
How did things improve by the 1950s?
Equality for all
Women gained rights to vote
The economy grew
Inflation was minimal
2
The 1952 Olympics now allowed non-military officers to compete, including women.
True
False
3
What social and economic factors changed American life during the 1950's?
There was an increase on spending
Gas oil was out
There was a baby boom
Many jobs were needed
4
Rock concerts were huge in the 50s.
False
True
5
Which war was going on in the 50s?
The Korean War
WW1
WW2
The Vietnam War
6
Which of these were invented in the 1950s?
Super Glue
Tooth paste
Credit Cards
Iphones
7
Who were the biggest actors of the 50s?
Charlton Heston
James Stewart
William Holden
Rock Hudson
8
The Civil Rights Movement started in what year?
1955
1954
1953
1952
9
What was the most popular outfit for women in the 50s?
Tea length swing dresses with petticoats
Pencil or circle skirts, poodle skirts for teens.
Slim sheath dresses and tailored suits.
Capri pants, high waisted jeans
10
Color Tv was introduced in 1953
False
True
11
What Tv show was the most popular in the 50s?
Gunsomke
The 64,000 question
Texaco Star Theatre
I love Lucy
12
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
False
True
13
Women's main role in society was to be a stay at home mom.
True
False
14
What 1950s slang was said?
"party pooper"
"thats Groovy"
"dope"
"Cruisin for a bruisin"
15
How were black women viewed in the 50s?
with respect
With Kindness
Invisible
with love
16
What was the most popular outfit for men to wear in the 50s?
Long coats
Sport coats
Cardigan sweaters
Lettermen jackets
17
What did people in the 50s do for a living?
Jobs were Industrial and Agricultural
Jobs were easy to find
Jobs were not necessarily needed
Jobs were taken over by women
18
Who were some famous Athletes in the 50s?
Mickey Mantle
Rockey Marciano
Jim Brown
19
Who won the super bowl in the 50s?
Green Bay Packers
Cleveland Browns
Los Angeles Rams
Chiefs
20
Who was the president during the 50s?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
21
Who was the most popular musician in the 1950s?
Frank Sinatra
Ray Charles
Elvis Presley
Perry Como
22
What were the most popular jobs in the 50s?
Milkman
Plumber
Secretary
Gas station attendent
23
What women styles haircut of the 50s was the most popular?
The Bouffant
The Pixie
The Poodle Cut
The Pompadour
24
What kind of music was popular in the 50s?
Blues
Pop
Jazz
Rock and Roll
25
In the 1950s, Both men and women worked jobs.
True
False
