Cold War (27-3) Review

New forms of popular culture during the 50s was shopping in malls, eating at fast-food restaurants, watching television, and listening to new styles of music.

• True

• False

In the 1950s millions of Americans were earning less money than ever before, due to post-war recovery.

• True

• False

Many businesses workers moved to the Bible Belt or southern and western states, because they offered a warm climate year-around and low tax rate.

• True

• False

Why did many business workers move to the Sun Belt during the 1950s?

• To find better jobs

• To become farmers

• For the warmer climate

• To pay higher taxes

Women commonly worked in fields such as teaching, office work and _______.

• nursing
• acting

• aestronauts

• writers

Which of the following was not a form of popular culture enjoyed by Americans in the 1950s?

• studying politics

• watching t.v. sitcoms

• listening to Rock and Roll music

• shopping at malls

The Sun Belt was a period during the 50s, when a significant about of babies were born, because young Americans were settling down and making families.

• True

• False

Suburban Renewal was a program that was meant to improve city life during the 1950s.

• True

• False

What is the name for a young person during the 1950s, that criticized society with unusual writing styles and rebellious behavior?

• Expatriates

• Flappers

• Lost Generation

• Beatniks

Many families welcomed the comfort and convenience of ______ living.

• suburban
• city

• rural