1950s: Economic prosperity MOD

Economic Prosperity- Resulted in consumer spending, growth of Middle Class, led to Interstate highway system.

• True

• False

Resulted from prosperity after WWII, baby boom, and increased demand for housing.

• rural

• suburbs

• urban

Jobs such as the ones described in this 1956 advertisement became available because-

• federal law required private businesses to recruit for the military

• Cold War defense programs had spurred technological innovation

What is the best title for this cartoon?

• Causes and Effects of Economic Prosperity in the 1950s

• Strengths and Weaknesses of Government Economic Policy in the 1960s

The data presented on this graph illustrate an economic effect of-

• the rapid demobilization of U.S. defense industries after World War II

• assistance offered by the GI Bill to soldiers returning from World War II

Which numbered pair of phrases best completes this diagram?

• (1) Increased urban decay; (2) Increased leisure time

• (1) Increased demand for housing; (2) Increased deforestation

The trends in this list all occurred as a result of-

• economic prosperity following World War II

• an increase in immigration after World War II

Which occurrence was a result of the shift in the number of births that began in 1946?

• The decline of family farming

• The growth of the suburbs

The program being promoted by this poster was created to-

• assist soldiers when they returned to civilian life

• ensure proper schooling for army officers

Which option completes this title?

• Social Security Act

• GI Bill