Post-World War II America: Economic Growth and Social Change

What was the official name of the G.I. Bill passed in 1944?

• Veterans Benefits Act

• Servicemen's Readjustment Act

• Military Education Bill

• Veterans Opportunity Act

Which president initiated the Interstate Highway System in 1956?

• Harry Truman

• John F. Kennedy

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Lyndon B. Johnson

What was NOT a direct effect of the Interstate Highway System on American society?

• Increased mobility between cities

• Growth of suburban areas

• Decrease in automobile production

• Boost in interstate commerce

Which characteristic was NOT typically associated with the post-war middle class?

• Home ownership in suburban areas

• Multiple car ownership

• Urban apartment living

• Access to higher education

Under President Johnson's Great Society, what was the primary purpose of Medicare?

• Provide healthcare for low-income Americans

• Offer insurance for those under 65

• Cover health insurance for seniors 65 and older

• Support veterans' medical needs

The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 created all of the following EXCEPT:

• Job Corps

• Head Start

• Social Security

• VISTA

How did the G.I. Bill contribute to post-war economic growth?

• It restricted housing development

• It provided low-interest business loans

• It increased property taxes

• It limited college enrollment

What was a key feature of Medicaid under the Great Society programs?

• It was solely a federal program

• It only covered senior citizens

• It was a joint federal and state program

• It was privately funded

Which demographic shift was most significant in post-war America?

• Movement from suburbs to cities

• Decrease in college enrollment

• Growth of suburban populations

• Decline in car ownership

What was a major lasting impact of the post-war expansion period?

• Temporary social programs

• Established infrastructure still used today

• Decreased educational access

• Reduced healthcare coverage