1950's Postwar Prosperity Quiz

How did the G.I. Bill lead to new opportunities to WW2 Veterans?

In your own words, what is Demobilization? How

Who are the Baby Boomers and how did they get their name?

How did new technologies contribute to the Postwar Prosperity of America following WW2?

What are the suburbs?

How did they become the focal point of American culture in the 1950's?

Explain 2 significant outcomes of the Federal Highway Act (Interstate Highway System)

The vast majority of new homes in the 1950’s were built here

• suburbs

• cities

• barrios

• sub-divisions

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

Why was there a baby boom after World War II?

• Many babies were born after soldiers returned home

• Less babies were born after soldiers returned home

• Many babies were adopted from overseas

• Children were forced to work in factories

Who did the GI bill help?

• women

• African Americans

• veterans

• farmers