Civil Rights and the 1950s: Crash Course US History #39

Due to the relative affluence and common cause against Communism, the 1950s has been called the period of what?

• consensus

• disunion

• detente

• civil liberties

Answer explanation

The 1950s is known as the period of consensus due to the relative affluence and common cause against Communism.

Unlike many previous American economic expansions, much of the growing prosperity in the 50s was shared by?

• ordinary working people.

• the upper middle class.

• African Americans

• women.

Answer explanation

The growing prosperity in the 50s was shared by ordinary working people, as opposed to the upper middle class, African Americans, or women.

What is the classic example of suburbanization?

• Levittown, Pennsylvania

• Brooklyn, New York

• Montgomery, Alabama

• Little Rock, Arkansas

Answer explanation

The classic example of suburbanization is Levittown, New York. It is known for its mass-produced, affordable housing and the suburban lifestyle it offered.

By 1960, 80% of Americans owned at least one of these, and 14% had two or more. This was because suburbanization meant that more Americans were living further from the city.

• Car(s)

• Tran passes

• Bus passes

• Uber vouchers

Answer explanation

By 1960, due to suburbanization, 80% of Americans owned at least one car, as it was necessary for living further from the city.

What new popular form of music did teenagers enjoy in the 1950s, featuring performers such as Bill Haley and the Comets, Buddy Holly and the Crickets, and Elvis Presley?

• Rock 'n roll.

• Big band music.

• Jazz.

• Pop music.

Answer explanation

Teenagers in the 1950s enjoyed a new popular form of music called rock 'n roll, featuring performers like Bill Haley and the Comets, Buddy Holly and the Crickets, and Elvis Presley. This was the correct choice.

Which movement began to start seeing victories, including a number of favorable Supreme Court decisions, in the 1950s?

• The Civil Rights movement.

• The Cold War.

• The Progressive movement.

• The Conservative movement.

Answer explanation

The Civil Rights movement began to see victories, including favorable Supreme Court decisions, in the 1950s.

Rigid segregation was the rule throughout the country, especially in housing, jobs, and employment. In the north, it usually happened by a custom known as?

• De facto segregation

• Jim Crow

• Nadir

• Legal

Answer explanation

De facto segregation was the custom in the north that led to rigid segregation in housing, jobs, and employment. It was the correct choice.

In the 1950s, what percentage of African Americans lived in poverty?

• 50%

• 75%

• 25%

• 90%

Answer explanation

In the 1950s, 50% of African Americans lived in poverty. This was the highest percentage among the given options.

What practice severely limited the educational opportunities of African Americans at the beginning of the 1950s?

• Segregated schools.

• White teachers who could not relate to the struggles of African American students.

• Undertrained teachers in African American schools.

• Underfunding of schools in the American South.

Answer explanation

Segregated schools severely limited the educational opportunities of African Americans at the beginning of the 1950s.

What was the name of the movement for African Americans to obtain civil rights during WWII?

• Double V Campaign

• Rights Now, Responsibility Later

• Sit down strikes

• NAACP

Answer explanation

The movement for African Americans to obtain civil rights during WWII was called the Double V Campaign. It aimed to achieve victory over fascism abroad and victory over racism at home.