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1950's Culture

Authored by Brad Sievers

History

11th - 12th Grade

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1950's Culture
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was a negative consequence of the rise of Suburbs and the Interstate Highway Act?

The American population increased greatly

The US ran low on food supplies causing emergency ration programs to appear

It increased deforestation and damage to the environment

It allowed Communists to better infiltrate American society

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What caused the Baby Boom, Interstate Highways, the growth of the Middle Class, and the rise of Suburbs.

An increase in immigration

A decrease in trade

1950S economic prosperity

A reduction (decrease) in peacetime spending

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which best describes Jonas Salk?

He helped to create the Interstate Highway Act

He created a vaccine to stop the infectious disease Polio

He caused more Americans to fear Communists were infiltrating and destroying the United States

He made Rock and Roll and extremely popular form of music in the US among the youth

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was an effect of Rock and Roll on the United States?

It increased the importance of appearances on TV

It created an anti-Communist movement

It was widely accepted by the US population across age gaps as true music

It created a generational divide between children and their parents

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Who signed the Federal Highway Act of 1956 into law?

Donald Trump

Michelle Obama

Harry Truman

Dwight D. Eisenhower

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A marked increase in the birthrate, especially in the US following WWII

Baby Boom
Summit
Perjury
Arms Race

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Known as the King of Rock and Roll

Billy Graham

Buddy Holly

Elvis Presley

Chuck Berry

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