1950s Postwar Boom Quiz

What was the purpose of the GI Bill of Rights?

• To promote consumerism

• To address the housing crisis

• To support civil rights

• To provide financial benefits to servicemen

What led to the emergence of suburbs in the 1950s?

• Lack of housing for veterans

• Rise of conglomerates

• Increased divorce rate

• Support for civil rights

Who supported civil rights in the 1948 election?

• Truman

• Nixon

• Thurmond

• Dewey

What was Truman's strategy during the 1948 election?

• All of the above

• Proposing laws supporting Democratic Party platform

• Calling Republican Congress into session

• Taking campaign to the people

What was the outcome of Truman's Fair Deal program?

• Nationwide system of compulsory health insurance

• None of the above

• Higher minimum wage

• Crop-subsidy system for farmers

Who was elected as President in 1952?

• Nixon

• Dewey

• Truman

• Eisenhower

What was the impact of the automobile in the 1950s?

• Stress from traffic

• Rise in automobile accidents

• Increased pollution

• All of the above

What was the main characteristic of the Beat Movement?

• Social and literary nonconformity

• Promotion of consumerism

• Support for civil rights

• Advocacy for women's rights

Which musician was known as the King of Rock 'n' Roll?

• Elvis Presley

• Nat King Cole

• Frank Sinatra

• Buddy Holly

What was the result of the Baby Boom?

• Decrease in marriage age

• Increase in birthrate

• Confidence in economic prosperity

• Advances in medicine