Life After WWII

During the 1950s, increased incomes and easy credit led many Americans to embrace which phenomenon?

• consumerism

• feminism

• progressivism

• socialism

In recent years, print advertisements for some U.S. fast-food chains have featured text written in multiple languages. One reason for this trend has been an increase in

• segregation of ethnic groups

• immigration to the United States

• urbanization and suburbanization

• emigration from the United States

In the first half of the twentieth century, most immigrants came to the United States from European countries. How did the pattern of immigration change between 1950 and 2000?

• Most immigrants came to the United States from Oceania.

• Most immigrants came to the United States from Australia.

• Most immigrants came to the United States from Latin America.

• Most immigrants came to the United States from the Middle East.

Following World War II, American society underwent significant changes. Which of the following was an effect of increased availability of automobiles?

• increased mobility

• developments in communication

• growth of the Sun Belt

• longer life spans

Following World War II, American society underwent significant changes. Which of the following was an effect of increased defense spending?

• developments in communication

• increased mobility

• longer life spans

• growth of Sun Belt

Following World War II, American society underwent significant changes. Which of the following was an effect of advances in science?

• growth of suburbs

• longer life spans

• low unemployment

• increased mobility

Following World War II, the United States experienced an era of unprecedented prosperity and economic growth. Which factors 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

What led to increased consumer demand for goods and services after WWII?

• decreased immigration from Asian countries

• establishment of the New York Stock Exchange

• increased income for a large percentage of the U.S. workforce and rapid population growth following the homecoming of American military personnel

• establishment of a free trade agreement among the United States, Mexico, and Canada

After WWII, America saw the growth of suburbs and increased incomes encouraged many Americans to buy cars. This led to which of the following social changes?

• longer life span

• franchising

• increased urbanization

• increased mobility

After WWII, companies began to license individuals with the right to distribute their products, which allowed for increased product sales. This led to which of the following social changes?

• franchising

• baby boom

• pop culture

• increased mobility