Fabulous 50's

What was a focus of the Eisenhower administration according to the learning material?

• Environmental policies

• Economic policies and political issues

• Healthcare reforms

• Educational advancements

Who was the President of the United States during the 1950s?

• John F. Kennedy

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

What was Eisenhower's nickname?

• Duke

• Ike

• Nick

• Elmo

What example proves that Eisenhower was considered financially conservative?

• He reduced national debt significantly

• He left office with a surplus of $300 million

• He increased government spending

• He implemented high taxes

How did the Federal Highway Act boost the economy?

• It increased international trade.

• It spurred growth in automobile and oil industries.

• It reduced the cost of public transportation.

• It increased the efficiency of urban planning.

What year did the United States acquire Alaska and Hawaii as states?

• 1950

• 1959

• 1965

• 1972

What was the minimum wage before President Eisenhower raised it to $1.00?

• $0.50

• $0.75

• $0.85

• $0.95

What were the two major areas of competition between the Soviet Union and the United States during the Cold War?

• Economic systems and cultural influence

• Space race and arms race

• Political alliances and territorial expansions

• Industrial development and technological advancements

Who were the main participants in the Space Race?

• The United States and Germany

• The United States and the Soviet Union

• The Soviet Union and China

• The United States and Japan

What event initiated the Space Race?

• The launch of Apollo 11

• The building of the Berlin Wall

• The launch of Sputnik by the Soviets

• The signing of the Outer Space Treaty