Post-World War II Growth Quiz

What did the rapid growth in personal income in the decade after World War II contribute to?

• formation of trust

• rapid development of suburbs

• growth of industrialization

• expansion of the middle class

This photograph shows the post-World War II growth that was typical of?

• the west

• suburban communities

• rural America

• the big city

Who had the highest standard of living in the world by the end of the 1950's?

• Indians

• Europeans

• Americans

• Brazilians

How did the post-World War II baby boom affect American society between 1945 and 1960?

• It increased the need for educational resources.

• It caused a decline in population growth.

• It resulted in a decrease in consumer spending.

• It led to a decrease in technological advancements.

Which development following World War II caused the urban-suburban pattern shown in the diagram?

• expansion of highways and automobile ownership

• suburban communities

• expansion of the middle class

• rapid development of suburbs

What was the main purpose of the GI Bill passed by Congress shortly before the end of World War II?

• they were forced to give up their jobs to returning war veterans

• to provide economic aid to veterans

• to offer low-interest loans to the defense industry

• suburban communities

After WW II, American life expectancy, did what?

• Remained The Same

• Rapid Development Of Suburbs

• Expansion Of The Middle Class

• Increased

What increased with new technology?

• Education

• Standard of Living

• Health

• Status Consistency

What stimulated technological developments after WW II?

• Block Grants

• Foreign Aid

• Unfunded Mandates

• Military Funding

After the end of World War II, why did many working women leave their factory jobs?

• It increased the need for educational resources.

• to provide economic aid to veterans

• military funding

• they were forced to give up their jobs to returning war veterans