Cold War Economy Lesson

How did the Cold War impact the unemployment rate among Americans?

• The unemployment rate was higher than it was in WWII, but was still relatively low

• The unemployment rate was at a record high during the Cold War

• The unemployment rate was much lower than it was during WWII

• The unemployment rate was at an all-time low during the Cold War

The NDEA and the GI Bill are both examples of Cold War-era policies that impacted Americans by...

• Encouraging Americans to enlist in the army to fight against the USSR.

• Raising the average income of most Americans, allowing them to purchase houses at higher rates.

• Increasing access to education, with a more specialized focus on math and science.

More than half of the US federal budget was spent on which industry in the 1950s and 1960s?

• Food

• Education

• Agriculture

• Military

Which of the following describes the industrial region developed in North Carolina in order to increase scientific research and manufacturing during the Cold War?

• The Research Triangle Park

• The National System of Interstate and Defense Highways

• The National Defense Education Act

• The GI Bill of Rights

Which of the following is true about the US population during the 1950s and 1960s?

• The overall population of the US decreased, since so many Americans were fighting the war abroad

• As a result of the Cold War, many US citizens immigrated to other countries to seek refuge leading to a decrease in the US population

• There was a significant increase in babies born during the 50s and 60s, leading to a sharp increase in the US population