1950's Society

What were reasons for the economic boom in the U.S. in the 1950's? (Pick 3 options)

• rising consumerism
• rise of defense industries
• rebuilding Western Europe
• Marshall Plan aid to the USSR
• rebuilding Eastern Europe

"Furthermore, even though African Americans were entitled, in principle, to the same Veteran's Administration (VA) loan guarantees as whites, they faced serious barriers to home ownership. Many banks refused to loan money to blacks, federal guarantee or not. Suburban neighborhoods often boasted of restrictive covenants that banned African American families from purchasing homes in their subdivisions. As more and more white families moved to the white-picket-fenced suburbs characteristic of 1950s America, black citizens were confined to decaying inner cities." The excerpt best describes

• the causes of racism in America.
• the situation for many black veterans seeking to use GI Bill/VA benefits.

• black veterans' successful attainment of the American dream.
• the growth of the urban population in America.

The first modern suburbs were created and named after

• William Wallace
• William Nelson
• William the Conqueror
• William Levitt

Who was the most famous rock-n-roll artist of the 1950's also known as the "King of Rock-n-Roll"?

• Johnny Cash
• Jerry Lee Lewis
• Elvis Presley
• Michael Jackson

What was an effect of the rise in consumerism, new businesses, and education opportunities for veterans?

• White collar jobs outnumbered blue collar jobs
• Manufacturing jobs outnumbered the service industry
• women overtook men in executive positions
• Government jobs outnumbered non-government jobs

What are characteristics mostly associated with the "Baby Boomer" generation? (Pick 3 options)

• listened to Rock-n-Roll music
• born from 1945-1964
• largest generation in U.S. history
• Fought in World War 2
• born from 1901-1927

What ideology were most Americans afraid of or concerned with in the 1950's?

• Democracy
• Communism
• Algebra II

• Fascism

What were characteristics of a "company man" in the 1950s? (Pick 3 options)

• suit and tie
• white collar worker
• undependable

• conformed to businesses' standards
• mechanical work

What were characteristics that drew people to live in the newly formed suburban communities in the 1950's? (Pick 3 options)

• Quiet, safe environment
• affordable family homes
• access to shopping, churches, etc. nearby
• High crime rates
• run-down apartment buildings

The image is associated with what issue in 1950's U.S. society?

• natural disasters
• increased crime
• civil rights
• threat of nuclear war