Chapter 11 & 12 Practice Test

During World War II the supply of items needed by __________ was limited.

• families
• soldiers

Why did the United States economy grow after World War II? (Choose 2)

• New technologies from the war were shifted to businesses for consumer goods production.
• Women returned home to their family responsibilities.
• Wartime rationing of goods continued in peacetime.
• New manufacturing processes increased efficiency.
• Americans refused to buy goods on credit.

After World War II, access to automobiles __________ .

• A increased
• B decreased

After World War II, Dwight D. Eisenhower authorized the building of a new __________ .

• A interstate highway system
• B mass media market
• C consumer debt system

After World War II, the United States government helped people from the military __________ .

• A buy homes
• B drive cars
• C have credit debt

After World War II, the construction of highways, mass production of automobiles, and help from the government __________ the growth of the suburbs.

• A encouraged
• B discouraged

Which statements MOST accurately describe the significance of the television on American society between 1950 and 1975? (Choose 2)

• It created new entertainment options for families.
• It changed the way Americans received the news.
• It allowed movie theaters to charge more to see a movie.
• It was widely criticized and not many were bought.

Why did the mass media market develop after World War II?

• People had money to spend on entertainment.
• The government used military technology to encourage it.
• People had free time since they did not return to their old jobs.
• The government passed a law creating it.

How did the interstate highway system affect the United States?

• A It reduced travel time.
• B It reduced the need for cars.
• C It increased the need for towns.
• D It increased travel time.

How did the advertising industry grow after World War II?

• The industry used the interstate highway system to find new locations.
• The industry used radio, television, and movie theatres for ads.
• The industry used the mass media market to find employees.
• The industry used baby boomers to determine how much credit people wanted.