Chapter 11: Impacts of War on the Homefront Test

Front

During World War II the supply of items needed by __________ was limited.

Back

families

Front

After World War II, access to automobiles __________ .

Back

increased

Front

After World War II, Dwight D. Eisenhower authorized the building of a new __________ .

Back

interstate highway system

Front

After World War II, the United States government helped people from the military __________ .

Back

buy homes

Front

After World War II, the construction of highways, mass production of automobiles, and help from the government __________ the growth of the suburbs.

Back

encouraged

Front

Why did the mass media market develop after World War II?

Back

People had money to spend on entertainment.

Front

How did the interstate highway system affect the United States?

Back

It reduced travel time.

Front

How did the advertising industry grow after World War II? Options: The industry used the interstate highway system to find new locations., The industry used radio, television, and movie theatres for ads., The industry used the mass media market to find employees., The industry used baby boomers to determine how much credit people wanted.

Back

The industry used radio, television, and movie theatres for ads.

Front

a person born after WWII, between the years of 1946 and 1964

Back

baby boomer

Front

someone who buys or uses goods and services

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consumer