Cold War Era Quiz 2

Circle the area on the chart where the "Baby Boom" starts. (17B)

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the economic prosperity of the 1950s? (17B)

• consumer demand increased

• new industries were formed

• housing boom in the suburbs

• rationing due to demands of war

The MOST visible effect of prosperity in the 1950s, was the rapid growth of... (17B)

• farms

• cities

• suburbs

• counties

Which of the following BEST describes the impact of versions of the GI Bill on members of the armed forces since it became law in 1944? (17B)

• The bill pays retirement health benefits.

• Participants receive monthly retirement checks.

• The bill provides funds for college tuition.

• Participants are required to work for the government.

This excerpt describes changes in student fashion toward the end of — (24A)

• the Jazz Age

• the Cold War

• the counterculture movement

• the conservative movement

Select all of the following reasons for electricity consumption has tripled since 1950. (26A)

• electric washers and dryers

• automobiles 

• televisions

• transistor radios

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What was a DIRECT effect of cars becoming a part of many American families? (26A)

• more rural communities

• growth of suburbs

• less inner-city congestion

• fewer metropolitan areas

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How has television affected the standard of living in the United States? (27A)

• It has discouraged the purchase of foreign made products.

• It has increased the demand for consumer goods.

• It has limited the amount of government regulation.

• It has encouraged the development of small businesses.

How did the popularity of rock and roll music in the 1950s influence society? (24B)

• It helped break down racial barriers.

• It initiated a revival of traditional dances.

• It led to the end of the recording industry.

• It reduced tensions between generations.

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Which theme formed the basis of the Chicano Mural Movement? (24B)

• Environmental preservation

• Assimilation

• Education

• Cultural pride