1950s Quiz APUSH

America's economic prosperity in the 1950s was fueled by

• increased public funding of schools, housing, veterans' benefits, welfare, and interstate highways.

• massive military spending inspired by the Cold War.

• the "baby boom" and rapid expansion of the suburbs.

• increased spending on social programs.

• All these answers are correct.

The prosperity of the 1950s was accompanied by

• a decrease in government spending.

• corporate mergers and the formations of conglomerates.

• equitable distribution of corporate profits

• the survival and renewal of the family farm.

• a decrease in military spending.

In contrast to that of the central cities, life in suburbia became attractive to many American families in the 1950s because the suburbs seemed to provide

• variety and excitement in lifestyles and entertainment.

• racial integration in neighborhoods and schools.

• greater opportunities for cultural and educational advancement.

• larger, safer, and more private homes.

• a chance to obtain individuality.

During the 1950s, television

• affected only a small percentage of the total population.

• encouraged independent value formation among members of the white middle class.

• heightened the sense of alienation and powerlessness among minority groups.

• failed to attract significant interest from commercial advertisers.

• saw a rapid decline in popularity.

Both the beats and rock 'n' roll

• fought for more racial inclusion in American society.

• came predominantly from the thriving new cultural centers on the West Coast.

• tried to resist the conformity of American culture in the 1950s.

• became the basis of the youth rebellion movement of the 1950s.

• were strong supporters of organized society.

Dramatic increase in birth rate, especially in the years following WWII. This was due to so many people working and making a better living.

• Baby Boom ­

• Baby Gap

• GI Bill

• Transistor

William J. Levitt contributed to the growth of the suburbs by

• Mass-producing houses
• Criticizing urban life
• Designing interstate highways   
• Providing low-interest mortgage loans

When soldiers returned home from World War II, what helped them get lower mortgage rates and paid for their continued education?

• The Consitution

• Veteran's Fund

• G.I. Bill of Rights

• Military Service Reimbursement Bill

What peacetime improvement developed as a result of growth in the automobile industry? 

• national rail system
• regional airports
• interstate highways
• wagon trains

The Purpose of the Marshall Plan was to:

• Destroy Western Europe.
• Rebuild Western Europe.
• Create the Warsaw Pact.
• Defend against the Soviets!