PPT: Prosperity in the 1950’s

Poll

After World War II ended, how do you think Americans would be feeling?

• GREAT!!

• SCARED!!

• OK

• Sad

Multiple Choice

Which state claims to have the first interstate highway?

• Kansas

• Missouri

• Pennsylvania

• Texas

Explanation Slide...

The correct answer is Missouri.

In fact, Missouri was the first state to start building their section of the interstate highway system in the United States. Therefore, it claims to have the first interstate highway.

Multiple Choice

What was the estimated cost of building the Interstate Highway System?

• $25 billion

• $100 billion

• $535 billion

• $1 trillion

Explanation Slide...

The correct estimate is $535 billion, which was the highest among the provided options.

This monumental project required a significant investment, reflecting the complexity and scale of the task.

Multiple Choice

How are interstates numbered?

• Randomly assigned numbers

• Based on the state's population

• Based on the direction and location

• Based on the length of the highway

Explanation Slide...

Interstates are numbered based on their direction and location, not randomly, by the state's population, or the length of the highway. The numbering system is designed such that north-south routes have odd numbers and east-west routes have even numbers. The location-based system helps in navigation and indicates the direction of the highway.

Multiple Choice

What percentage of miles driven in the United States are on interstates?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

Explanation Slide...

The correct answer is 25%, which means a quarter of all miles driven in the U.S. take place on interstate highways.

This highlights the significant role interstates play in facilitating travel and transportation across the country.

Multiple Choice

How much does the average American teenager spend on clothing per month?

• $50

• $100

• $155

• $200

Multiple Choice

What are the top 5 favorite foods of teenagers?

• Sushi, Salad, Pasta, Fruit, Ice cream

• Pizza, Tacos, Hamburgers, Chicken, French fries

• Steak, Fish, Vegetables, Rice, Cake

• Hot dogs, Burritos, Sandwiches, Soup, Donuts

Multiple Choice

What percentage of high school students get enough sleep?

• Less than 10%

• Around 30%

• Around 50%

• More than 70%

Multiple Choice

Beatnik

• an elderly person in the 1920s who suffered financial loss.

• the fact or process of converting someone or something back to a former state.

• ­ a young person in the 1950s and early 1960s belonging to a subculture associated with the beat generation.

• This was a type of music which challenged earlier music and was popular to teenagers.

Multiple Choice

Who was a famous Rock 'n' Roll artist?

• Toby Keith

• Madonna

• Johnny Cash

• Elvis Presley

Multiple Choice

Bill Haley and the Comets:

• Rock Around The Clock

• Happy Days

• What Time is It?

• what a clever space pun

Multiple Choice

Nat King Cole was trully:

• Unmatchable

• Unbelievable

• Unforgettable

• Unmistakable

Multiple Choice

I Got You (I Feel Good) was written by this leading Soul Artist.

• Tim Scott

• Jack White

• James Brown

• Red Robin

Multiple Choice

Earth Angel

• The Flamingos

• The Turtles

• The Beatles

• The Penguins

Multiple Choice

We Belong Together was a big hit by Chicano rock artist

• Buddy Holly

• Ritchie Valens

• J. P. Richardson

• Donna

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Multiple Choice

What the most popular car manufacturer in the 1950's?

• Zenevo

• Audi

• Volkswagen

• Tesla

Multiple Choice

how much does this car cost

• 4.5 million

• 6.34 million

• 1.93 million

• 299,999.99

Multiple Choice

What is type of car is this?

• Toyota Corolla 2007

• Ram 2007

• Dodge Charger 2007

• Honda 2007