Explain why the Korean War was seen as a stalemate.

Neither side gained or lost their original territory

What was the "nuclear family"

The "perfect family" that spent time watching tv and eating meals together

How did the Beat Movement affect popular culture?

Poets and artists wrote and spoke against government and conformity

Which of the following reasons was Macarthur fired?

He wanted to invade China after taking back North Korea

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1
Explain why the Korean War was seen as a stalemate.
China took over all of Korea but did not attack the United States
Neither side gained or lost their original territory
The North Koreans won all of Korea
The United States took back all of Korea but not China
2
Between what years was the Korean War fought?
1961-1964
1950-1953
1945-1948
1956-1959
3
After the Korean War, a financial boom occured in the United States. Which of the following contributed to the boom?
All of the above
Soldiers coming home
More money being pumped into the economy
More jobs available
4
Which part of Korea did the United States back during the war?
South
West
North
East
5
What was the "nuclear family"
The family that was destroyed by a nuclear attack
The "perfect family" that spent time watching tv and eating meals together
The family that created the nuclear bomb
The "dysfunctional family" that caused a lot of chaos
6
Which of the following Generals was fired by President Eisenhower?
Macarthur
Meatloaf
McCartney
Milley
7
Minorities enjoyed the same rights and opportunities as whites during the 1950's
False
True
8
How did the Beat Movement affect popular culture?
People began to follow the Beatles around the US
Poets and artists wrote and spoke against government and conformity
All of the above
Parents began to read more poetry and enjoy more rock n roll
9
Which of the following was a famous TV show from the 1950's?
I Love Lucy
I Love Basketball
I Love Luke
I Love Lucky
10
Which of the following economic systems did the United States want to keep from spreading around the world?
Democracy
All of the above
Theocracy
Communism
11
How did Rock N' Roll change teenage culture?
Parents were afraid that their kids were becoming too rebellious
Dances such as "sock hops" became popular on Friday nights
Teenagers began to listen to more "edgy" music
All of the above
12
The United States joined the Korean War so they could keep Communism from spreading further in Asia.
False
True
13
Which of the following inventions was the most innovative of the 1950's?
TV
Automobile
Radio
Vacuum
14
Which of the following reasons was Macarthur fired?
He did not want to come back to the United States
He wanted to be President
He thought that South Korea was a lost cause
He wanted to invade China after taking back North Korea
15
How did the automobile change popular culture in the 1950's?
People began going on more family vacations
All of the above
Cars became more customized
Teenagers began going to drive in theaters
16
Which part of Korea did the communists take over?
North
West
East
South

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