1950s Popular Culture and Society Quiz

What did the Beat Generation encourage?

• Independent thinking

• Conformity

• Consumerism

• Materialism

How was Conformity encouraged in the 1950s?

• Encouraging independent thinking

• Encouraging people to act the same way

• Encouraging individuality

• Challenging mainstream society

What role did African-American artists play in the 1950s?

• They introduced electronic instruments to rhythm and blues

• They only performed for African-American audiences

• They were not involved in the music industry

• They focused on classical music

What were Rock n' Roll music chief characteristics?

• Slow beat and classical lyrics

• Strong beat and lyrics focused on teenage interests

• No lyrics and fast beat

• Soft beat and lyrics focused on adult interests

What were women urged to embrace as their new role?

• Becoming independent and self-sufficient

• Embracing their roles as wives and mothers

• Joining the workforce

• Pursuing higher education

What did Jonas Salk develop?

• First vaccine for polio

• First vaccine for measles

• First vaccine for smallpox

• First vaccine for tuberculosis

What is a vaccine?

• A substance that cures chronic diseases

• A treatment for viral infections

• A treatment for bacterial infections

• A intravenous injection that can protect one from contracting serious viruses

Why did the United States adopt the motto In God We Trust in 1956?

• To encourage the growth of religious institutions

• To commemorate the social changes introduced by Christian leaders

• To distinguish the nation from countries that restricted religious practices

• To honor the financial and societal contributions of various religious organizations