Cold War Quiz Part 2

Which of the following was a factor contributing to U.S. prosperity in the 1950s?

• Farm income

• Increased unemployment

• Decreased consumer spending

• High inflation rates

What was one way that war rationing contributed to U.S. prosperity in the 1950s?

• It increased national debt

• It saved money

• It led to higher taxes

• It reduced farm income

How did Congress contribute to U.S. prosperity in the 1950s?

• By increasing wartime taxes

• By cutting wartime taxes

• By reducing farm income

• By increasing national debt

What was one of the financial priorities in the U.S. during the 1950s?

• Reducing national defense spending

• Increasing national defense spending

• Cutting farm subsidies

• Decreasing consumer goods production

What significant change occurred in the NAACP during World War Two?

• Membership decreased

• Membership rose

• The organization dissolved

• The organization changed its name

What was a major financial impact of World War II on the United States?

• Decrease in national debt

• Increase in national debt

• Stabilization of national debt

• Elimination of national debt

What was a key aspect of the Election of 1948 in the United States?

• Truman was defeated

• Truman was re-elected

• Roosevelt was re-elected

• Eisenhower was elected

What did Truman call for after his re-election in 1948?

• A "New Deal"

• A "Fair Deal"

• A "Square Deal"

• A "Great Society"

What did the Supreme Court rule about loyalty oaths?

• They are unconstitutional

• They are constitutional

• They are optional

• They are illegal

Who are considered subversives?

• Individuals supporting the government

• Individuals attempting to overthrow the government

• Individuals promoting peace

• Individuals advocating for education