American Society Post World War II Quiz

What was one of the major changes in American society after World War II?

• Decrease in military service

• Decrease in economic prosperity

• More affluent society

• Decreased public policy impact

What did the labor demands of war industries cause during World War II?

• Decrease in the number of Americans moving

• Millions of Americans to move, largely to defense plant locations

• Decrease in economic condition of the United States

• Reduction in combat deaths

What was the economic condition of the United States compared to other countries after World War II ended?

• The United States was in worse economic condition

• The United States had the same economic condition

• The United States was in better economic condition

• The economic condition of the United States is not mentioned

Which group became more aggressive in trying to win their full freedoms and civil rights after World War II?

• European Americans

• Asian Americans

• African Americans and Hispanic Americans

• Native Americans

By what year had a new form of international tension emerged, known as the Cold War?

• 1945

• 1950

• 1948

• 1960

What was the political consensus in the United States concerning the Cold War and anti-Communism after 1945?

• There was no consensus on the Cold War or anti-Communism.

• There was a broad political consensus supporting most US foreign policy initiatives.

• The political consensus favored military intervention in Vietnam from the start.

• Bipartisan support for US foreign policy initiatives ended immediately after 1945.

What significant change occurred in the political consensus in the United States by 1968?

• The political consensus on the Vietnam War remained strong.

• The political consensus began to break down regarding the Vietnam War.

• Bipartisan support for foreign policy initiatives grew stronger.

• The United States withdrew from all foreign policy initiatives.

Which new technology became vastly successful in the two decades following World War II, alongside radio?

• The Internet

• Television

• Cinema

• The Telegraph

What was a major change in professional sports in the United States after World War II?

• Professional sports declined in popularity.

• Integration of African American and white athletes into the same competitions.

• Professional athletes were no longer celebrated.

• Sports became less competitive.

Which genre of music emerged in the 1950s and became popular among young people?

• Classical music

• Jazz

• Rock and roll

• Blues