The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped —

limit the spread of infectious diseases

The first suburb ever created after WW2.

One way the development of the mass media improved the quality of life in the United States is by —

increasing the ease of obtaining information

What is the baby boom?

An increase in birth rates from 1945-1960 in the U.S.

Consumerism increased during the post-war period because of:

incomes and productivity increased

What was biggest result of innovations in U.S. communication technology?

TV reduced regional barriers and educated citizens

How did the G.I. Bill impact the U.S.?

college rates, home sales, farm sales, businesses increased

What is the best title for this 1950s cartoon?

Causes and Effects of Economic Prosperity

Which is an effect rock and roll had on society in the U.S. in the 1950's?

It contributed to a cultural divide between generations

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1950s Society

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1
Which factor directly contributed to the post–WWII development of the community shown in the picture?
decline in the availability of home loans
increase in the number of women in the labor force
rise in the birth rate
decrease in school construction
2
What was a major effect of the creation of the interstate highway system on the United States?
a decline in federal funding for urban renewal projects
an increase in congressional representation from New England
the loss of population in the Sun Belt
an increase in suburbanization
3
The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped —
improve the quality of the water supply
improve the hygiene of medical procedures
limit the risk in consuming imported produce
limit the spread of infectious diseases
4
Levittown was:
The site for a U.S. nuclear bomb test in New Mexico.
The brand name of an air-raid shelter sold in the U.S.
The first suburb ever created after WW2.
A bill to provide benefits to WW2 vets.
5
One way the development of the mass media improved the quality of life in the United States is by —
increasing the reliability of available information
improving privacy protection for individuals
decreasing the influence of advertising on consumers
increasing the ease of obtaining information
6
What is the baby boom?
A small satellite the U.S. sent into space.
A small atomic bomb the U.S.S.R tested in the 1950s.
An increase in birth rates from 1945-1960 in the U.S.
a decrease in birth rates from 1945-1960 in the U.S.
7
Consumerism increased during the post-war period because of:
women had their own spending money
America's dependence on oil from the Middle East
The strength of labor unions
incomes and productivity increased
8
What was biggest result of innovations in U.S. communication technology?
TV reduced regional barriers and educated citizens
Motion pictures created a new industry
The radio provided entertainment and national news throughout the country.
Commercial airplanes replaced ocean liners as the primary means of travel
9
How did the G.I. Bill impact the U.S.?
more people signed up for the military.
college rates, home sales, farm sales, businesses increased
Highways were created.
Women returned back to the home after WW2.
10
What is the best title for this 1950s cartoon?
Strengthening of Government Economic Policy
Causes and Effects of Economic Prosperity
Reasons for Government Economic Planning
Major Sources of Consumer Debt
11
Which is an effect rock and roll had on society in the U.S. in the 1950's?
It promoted values learned during times of economic hardship.
It reminded people of pre war days.
It increased the fear of communist expansion.
It contributed to a cultural divide between generations

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