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Post War America Review

Authored by RaeAnna Kirsch

History

12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following reforms passed by Congress under Truman's Fair Deal program most likely had an immediate economic effect on workers?

extending Social Security to 10 mil. more people

increasing Social Security benefits by 75%

National Housing Act of 1949

raising the min. wage to $0.75 an hour

Answer explanation

While all of these options are true, the most immediate effect on workers was their increased minimum wage. Social Security only affected the retired/disabled and the Housing Act only affected the lower class.

2.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the 1948 election, some Democrats abandoned the party and formed the States' Rights Party as a reaction to Truman's support of ___?

Answer explanation

Many Democrats abandoned the party, while others formed a coalition known as the Dixicrats. Republicans were far less likely to support civil rights legislation.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Baby Boom change life in the United States? 

child labor increased
population grew quickly
fewer new homes were built
more people moved into larger cities

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

West Germany was ______________________ and East Germany was_____________________

communist/democratic
democratic/communist
awesome/not awesome

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