Post War and Cold War

What changes led to the growth of suburbs? (Multiple answers)

• The Baby Boom

• Building of highways

• G.I. Bill

• People moving from urban to Suburban

What was the Beat Generation's view on society?

• Pro-government

• Non-conformity/Anti-Consumerism

• Anti-consumerism

• Against Peace

What did the G.I Bill make Available?

• Financial aid for home loans/Financial help for education

• Encourage G.Is to stay in the military

• Free Health Care

• Easy Money

What did the income levels between White and African-Americans show during the 50s?

• Education opporunities varied

• Efforts to find a job differed

• Whites did not work

• African Americans did not work

How did the Federal Highway Act affect suburbs?

• they became less popular due to better travel

• these two do not connect in anyway

• Americans preferred commuting to cities

• They grew due to mulitple roads and access, even a gas crisis occured.

What can be said about women's college enrollment during this era and forward?

• They declined

• They remained the same

• They increased

• Women did not go to college

Which two was the Great Society meant to elimiate?

• Poverty and Racism

• Consumerism and poverty

• Integration and poverty

• Racism and Integration

Which group benefited the most during the Post- War Era?

• Asian Americans?

• African Americans?

• Hispanic Americans?

• Native Americans?

Why did consumerism becoming a culture during the 1950s?

• the influence of the beatniks

• a decline in free time

• the growth of televisions and commercials

• American's had more income

The rapid growth of personal income in the United States after World War II led to the

• A depression

• Rise in middle class

• a decline in birthrate

• lack of luxury goods