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1
What two things did Americans have in the 1950s that allowed them to get cars?
Time, money
time, health
Health, money
Time, free gifts
2
What did children in the 1940's do in their free time
All of the above
Read
Go to movies
Draw
3
What happened to James Dean that cut his career short?
Family Issues
No fans
Car Crash
Divorce
4
What was one thing Barbie wanted to show you today?
Become what you want
Getting Married
Work at home
Dress nice
5
How much television does the typical family watch a day?
3 hours and 46 minutes
4 hours and 16 minutes
3 hours and 30 minutes
6 hours and 20 minutes
6
What would school children wear to school?
Poofy Dresses
Collard shirts
T-shirts
Sweatpants
7
Where were tv shows shot?
Sets
Diners
Houses
Drive ins
8
Why didn't parents like rock n roll music?
They felt un connected
There was no meaning to the words
They thought it gave there kids a bad message
All of the above
9
Who started the interstate highway system?
William Levitt
President Roosevelt
Trump
President Eisenhower
10
Who played the roll of "Lucy" In I love lucy
Lucy Ricardo
Lucille Ball
Merlin Monroe
Ethel Mertz
11
What is the name of the toothpaste from the 1950's
Ipan
Crest
Ipana
Colgate
12
A popular candy that as created decades before the 50s it created a new pocket sized dispenser.
Blackjack Chewing Gum
Bubble gum Cigars
Pez
Black Taffy
13
Before television, what did many families tune into for entertainment?
Diners, Drive ins, radios
None of the above
Theaters, Radio stations, news
news, karaoke, Plays
14
Where and when did Rock ‘n Roll music begin?
Germany in the 1940's
New York in the 1950s
United States in the 1950’s
Poland in the 1950's
15
Where would you find the beats?
Chicago
Las Vagas
Los Angles
San Fransisco
16
What was not a popular toy in the 1950s
Yo-yo
Magic 8-ball
Silly putty
Hula Hoops
17
What almost destroyed Miles Davis’s career?
Depression
Drugs & Alcohol
Car Crash
Health Issues
18
What was a typical pattern on clothes for woman would you see?
Polka dots
Zig Zag
Flowers
Flannel
19
What was said to be the most popular show of the decade?
walt dinsey
I love lucy
Gunsmoke
$64,000 Questions
20
How did “Organization Men” dress?
Ties and blue collard shirts
Grey Flannel Shirt
Sneakers with sweatpants
Puffy sweatshirts
21
The Typical Compact Camera is like what camera from 2018?
All of the above
Polaroid camera
Professional Camera
Cannon Camera
22
Why did some early Rock ‘n Roll artists have trouble being accepted?
There Race
They had no Fans
Legal Issues
Songs were bad
23
How are poems today laid out?
Sentences
Lines
Paragraphs
Stanzas
24
What family member would use the car most?
Mom
Dad
Equal time to drive the car
Daughter
25
What was the most popular place for dates?
Diners
Disney Land
Drive-Ins
All above
26
What were the beats poems usually about?
Suicide, Drugs, relationships
Their arrests
All of the above
Nature, love, flowers
27
What additions to cars made them safer?
Tires
All steel
Radios
Seat belts
28
What did people say about the two piece bathing suits?
People weren't a fan
The patterns were not cute
It was ugly on people
It was scandalous
29
What piece of clothing would woman wear?
Collard Shirts
Cocktail Dresses
Heals with pencil skirts
Puffy dresses
30
Why was the CIA using “modern art” to help fight the Cold War?
It was like we were better; Competition
The buildings were in a futuristic setting
None of the above
The buildings/art were cool looking
31
Where did the hula hoop get its name?
Hawaiian dance its users seemed to imitate.
Hawaiian people voted on best name
None of the above
Little kid names tim, came up with it decades before the 50s
32
Who would influence people to smoke?
Nurses
Doctors
School Teachers
All of the above
33
What does advertising today look....
Achieve your dreams
Inspired by others
Give me your money
Embrace your flaws
34
What would you call the hairstyle woman would wear?
Italian
Chinos
Duck tail
Poodle
35
What other activities can you do at the drive in?
Car hops
Miniature golf
Pony rides
Karaoke
36
Gas stations and truck stops were created along the highways?
False
True
37
How does Rock ‘n Roll music of the 10950s compare to the music of the 1940s?
1950's had instruments; 1940's was more acapella
1950's was loud; 1940's was quiet
None of the above
1950's was upbeat/ groovy; 1940’s music was classical/ slow
38
What is the drink that inspired people to connect?
Coca Cola
Sprite
Pepsi
Dr. Pepper
39
Why would the beats get arrested?
Swearing very loud in public
All of the above
Peeing in public
Graffiti
40
The Duck and Cover drill was for..
Tornado
Fire
Earthquake
Bomb
