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SS Chapter 11-12 Review
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1
Why did the US economy grow after WWII?
Women returned home to their family responsibilities
New manufacturing process
New technology
Wartime rationing of goods continued in peacetime
2
The limited supply of items during World War II led many families to ______.
starve
overeat
plant "victory gardens"
protest with speeches and marches
3
Propaganda posters encouraged actions to support the war effort _______.
at home
in the government
in Europe
4
The US experienced an economic boom after WWII.
True
False
5
After WWII, the US government helped people from the military ____.
buy homes
have credit debt
drive cars
6
After WWII, access to automobiles _____.
decreased
increased
7
What was the significance of the television on American society between 1950 and 1975?
entertainment options
was widely criticized
allowed movie theaters to charge more
receive news
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The purpose of the "Rosie the Riveter" poster was to ______ the action of women working in the factories during the war.
discourage
encourage
9
The US used propaganda during World War II to influence _____.
the American public
the American government
the military
10
How did the advertising industry grow after WWII?
used baby boomers to determine how much credit people wanted
used the mass media market to find employees
used in the interstate system to find new locations
used radio, tv, and movie theaters for ads
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During World War II many everyday items were ______.
rationed
distributed freely
12
Which statement BEST describes the purpose of the propaganda poster that stated "DIG ON FOR VICTORY?"
to promote a new club in the US for gardeners
to encourage Americans to plant gardens
to promote a new kind of digging tool
to encourage American women to become farmers
13
During World War II, most factories and resources were used to create items needed by _______.
families
soldiers
14
Why did the mass media market develop after WWII?
People had free time since they did not return to their old jobs.
The government used military technology to encourage it.
People had money to spend on entertainment.
The government passed a law creating it.
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How did the interstate highway system affect the US?
It increased travel time.
It reduced travel time.
It increased the need for towns.
It reduced the need for cars.
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The "Rosie the Riveter" poster shows ______ for women who took to working in the factories during the war.
appreciation
disrespect
17
After WWII, Eisenhower authorized the building of a new _____.
consumer debt system
interstate highway system
mass media market
18
Rosie the Riveter represented women who _______ during World War II.
worked in factory jobs
went to war
became nurses
planted "victory gardens"
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How did MOST American families on the home front respond to shortages of food and supplies during WWII?
They became unsympathetic to the war effort and each other.
Their common goals united them, and they were willing to make sacrifices.
Scarcity of goods divided them, and they refused to make sacrifices.
They united to form protest groups against the US government.
20
What entertainer became famous during this time due to radio and television?
Elvis Presley
Queen Elizabeth II
Roy Rogers
Dolly Parton
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During World War II the supply of items needed by _______ was limited.
soldiers
families
22
After WWII, the construction of highways, automobiles, and help from the government ____ the growth of suburbs.
encouraged
discouraged
23
By the end of World War II, the number of women working in US business and industry had significantly _____.
increased
decreased
