The federal government's termination policy

sought to assimilate Nat Am into mainstream society.

Children in the postwar period

gained economic purchasing power.

During the 1950s, population growth in the suburbs and the Sunbelt led to

a loss of political power in the urban Northeast and Midwest

During the 1950s, many farmers left their rural communities because

they could not compete with large corporate farms.

The construction of government-funded public housing led to

a greater concentration of poverty.

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1
The Other America exposed problems caused by
immigration.
racism.
religious revivalism.
poverty.
2
President Truman's Fair Deal included a plan to
restrict labor laws.
segregate the military.
build an interstate highway system.
nationalize health care.
3
Which regions of the United States make up the Sunbelt?
the North and the East
the South and the East
the South and the West
the North and the West
4
Which group was excluded from a closed shop?
immigrants
women
non-union workers
African Americans
5
During the 1950s, the revival of religion in the United States changed the
national anthem.
Constitution.
dollar bill.
United States flag.
6
Which of the following helped suburban growth?
AFL-CIO
California Master Plan
Federal Housing Administration
National Defense Education Act
7
The federal government's termination policy
made the govt responsible for the health of Native Americans
sought to assimilate Nat Am into mainstream society.
moved Native Americans onto reservations.
encouraged Nat Am to organize independent tribal governments
8
Children in the postwar period
gained economic purchasing power.
filled labor shortages in urban factories.
caused families to spend less on consumer products.
contributed to a second economic depression.
9
Despite dissension within his own party, President Truman won reelection in 1948 by
using television ads.
winning support in Congress.
changing his policies.
campaigning in small towns.
10
American women were less likely to do which of the following during the 1950s than the 1940s?
graduate from high school
get married
work in a factory
have children
11
Which of the following encouraged Congress to provide more funding for education?
the ruling in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
high unemployment
nationwide labor strikes
the launch of Sputnik I
12
During the postwar period, new technologies led to
increased productivity.
high unemployment.
more foreign competition.
low government spending.
13
During the 1950s, population growth in the suburbs and the Sunbelt led to
massive unemployment in southern and western states.
new immigration laws closing the southern border.
civil rights reform that desegregated the workplace.
a loss of political power in the urban Northeast and Midwest
14
The GI Bill of Rights provided for
wage increases.
home loans.
tax deductions.
food stamps.
15
During the 1950s, many farmers left their rural communities because
suburban development pushed them out.
they could not compete with large corporate farms.
a severe drought wiped out their crops.
the federal government offered them incentives to relocate.
16
Which company issued the first credit card?
Diner's Club
American Express
National Bank
General Motors
17
During the 1950s, beatniks criticized American society as lacking
conformity.
alienation.
materialism.
individualism.
18
During the 1950s, campaign advisors used which new technology to sell their candidates?
computers
televisions
movies
radios
19
The construction of government-funded public housing led to
economic growth in downtown areas.
declining incidents of urban crime.
a greater concentration of poverty.
an increase in conformity.
20
Which of these is an example of an early franchise business?
General Motors
Disneyland
Holiday Inn
IBM

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U.S. History Ch. 13 (Prentice Hall) Postwar Confidence and Anxiety (1945-1960)

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U.S. History Ch. 13 (Prentice Hall) Postwar Confidence and Anxiety (1945-1960)

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Questions 20

Answers

1
The Other America exposed problems caused by
immigration.
racism.
religious revivalism.
poverty.
2
President Truman's Fair Deal included a plan to
restrict labor laws.
segregate the military.
build an interstate highway system.
nationalize health care.
3
Which regions of the United States make up the Sunbelt?
the North and the East
the South and the East
the South and the West
the North and the West
4
Which group was excluded from a closed shop?
immigrants
women
non-union workers
African Americans
5
During the 1950s, the revival of religion in the United States changed the
national anthem.
Constitution.
dollar bill.
United States flag.
6
Which of the following helped suburban growth?
AFL-CIO
California Master Plan
Federal Housing Administration
National Defense Education Act
7
The federal government's termination policy
made the govt responsible for the health of Native Americans
sought to assimilate Nat Am into mainstream society.
moved Native Americans onto reservations.
encouraged Nat Am to organize independent tribal governments
8
Children in the postwar period
gained economic purchasing power.
filled labor shortages in urban factories.
caused families to spend less on consumer products.
contributed to a second economic depression.
9
Despite dissension within his own party, President Truman won reelection in 1948 by
using television ads.
winning support in Congress.
changing his policies.
campaigning in small towns.
10
American women were less likely to do which of the following during the 1950s than the 1940s?
graduate from high school
get married
work in a factory
have children
11
Which of the following encouraged Congress to provide more funding for education?
the ruling in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
high unemployment
nationwide labor strikes
the launch of Sputnik I
12
During the postwar period, new technologies led to
increased productivity.
high unemployment.
more foreign competition.
low government spending.
13
During the 1950s, population growth in the suburbs and the Sunbelt led to
massive unemployment in southern and western states.
new immigration laws closing the southern border.
civil rights reform that desegregated the workplace.
a loss of political power in the urban Northeast and Midwest
14
The GI Bill of Rights provided for
wage increases.
home loans.
tax deductions.
food stamps.
15
During the 1950s, many farmers left their rural communities because
suburban development pushed them out.
they could not compete with large corporate farms.
a severe drought wiped out their crops.
the federal government offered them incentives to relocate.
16
Which company issued the first credit card?
Diner's Club
American Express
National Bank
General Motors
17
During the 1950s, beatniks criticized American society as lacking
conformity.
alienation.
materialism.
individualism.
18
During the 1950s, campaign advisors used which new technology to sell their candidates?
computers
televisions
movies
radios
19
The construction of government-funded public housing led to
economic growth in downtown areas.
declining incidents of urban crime.
a greater concentration of poverty.
an increase in conformity.
20
Which of these is an example of an early franchise business?
General Motors
Disneyland
Holiday Inn
IBM