1950s Quiz

What was the primary cause of the Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union in the 1950s?

• Territorial disputes in Europe

• Ideological differences between capitalism and communism

• Competition for colonial territories

• Disagreements over the League of Nations

Which U.S. senator is most closely associated with McCarthyism?

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Joseph McCarthy

• Richard Nixon

• Hubert Humphrey

Which of the following artists is often referred to as the "King of Rock 'n' Roll" and rose to fame in the 1950s?

• Chuck Berry

• Elvis Presley

• Buddy Holly

• Little Richard

What term is used to describe the significant increase in the birth rate in the United States following World War II?

• The Great Expansion

• The Baby Boom

• The Population Surge

• The Post-War Growth

What was the primary goal of McCarthyism during the 1950s?

• To promote civil rights

• To combat communism within the United States

• To expand the U.S. military

• To improve the economy

What was one of the significant impacts of the Interstate Highway System on American society in the 1950s?

• Decrease in automobile ownership

• Growth of suburban areas

• Decline in air travel

• Reduction in public transportation usage