A Nation in Transition: America's Transformation--TN Standard 71

Multiple Choice

Following World War II, the United States experienced an era of unprecedented prosperity and economic growth. Which factor contributed to this post-war prosperity?

• increased barriers to international trade
• development of a nationwide network of railroads
• increased consumer demand for goods and services
• new government regulations imposed on large corporations

Multiple Choice

How did the GI Bill help soldiers?

• Offered Low Interest Loans and College Scholarships
• Gave free medical care to returning veterans
• Encouraged returning vets to rejoin the military
• Offered veterans bonus pay

Multiple Choice

What is a suburb?

• a residential area in the middle of a small town or city

• a residential area far away from a large town or city

• a residential area built to house visitors in a small town or city

• a residential area on the edge of a large town or city

Multiple Choice

Examine the cartoon. What aspect of American society in the 1950s was the cartoonist making?

• high culture

• stay-at-home moms

• suburban conformity

• planned obsolescence

Multiple Choice

What does the term "redlining" refer to?

• The movement of Whites out of urban areas

• The routine travel between home and work

• The process of renovating low-income urban neighborhoods

• A discriminatory practice denying loans and services to non-White residents

Poll

Coke vs. Pepsi

• Coke

• Pepsi

Open Ended

During the 1950s and 1960s, America became very focused on consumerism. In your opinion, did advertising cause the increased focus on obtaining stuff, or was it just an inevitable part of the post-war prosperity? Explain your answer.

Examples:

Yes, advertising caused. . .

No, consumerism was just part of post-war prosperity. . .