America in the 1950s

The birth of the largest generation of Americans born between 1946 & 1955 was called the

• Hippie Generation

• Gen X

• Millenials

• Baby Boom

The main style of music in the 1950's was

• jazz

• hip-hop

• country

• rock n roll

Which of the following most accurately describes planned postwar communities in the 1950s?

• simple, low-cost housing for the working poor in cities

• large country homes designed to attract buyers

• small suburban homes that middle class families could afford

• custom-designed homes built to meet the needs of individual buyers

Examine the cartoon. What aspect of American society in the 1950s was the cartoonist making?

• high culture

• stay-at-home moms

• suburban conformity

• planned obsolescence

After the war, the ___?___ replaced radio and movies as the main entertainment for American families.

• television

• YouTube

• internet

• community swimming pool

Suburbia as the "American Dream" represented

• conformity.

• stability.

• happiness.

• All of the above

Which of following accurately describes the expected role of women in the 1950s?

• Politically Active 
• Happy Housewife
• Majority Income Earner
• Single Mothers

Program that provided a wide range of financial benefits to World War 2 Veterans, many former soldiers bought homes and attended college through the program.

• Red Scare

• Beatnicks

• GI Bill

• Suburbs

People who perform professional, managerial, or Administrative type work, these people usually wear suits or business attire.

• White Collar Jobs

• Blue Collar Jobs

Eisenhower created this to help provide military assistance and quick evacuations from major cities.

• Interstate Highways
• Airports
• Subways
• Starbucks