1950s and 1960s Foreign Policy - US History

The “duck and cover” film of the 1950s was designed to teach students

• how to react in a tornado.

• when to conserve energy during the winter.

• what to do during a nuclear attack.

• the rules to a popular party game.

Regarding suburban housing, the process of redlining

• made it more difficult to obtain building permits.

• required houses to be built at least two acres apart.

• promoted high-performing local schools.

• prevented African Americans from moving to suburbs.

Medicare and Medicaid are government programs that

• provide government-run health care.

• provide an out-of-work pension.

• provide low-interest college loans.

• provide affordable housing opportunities.

According to Chief Justice Earl Warren, the Supreme Court of the 1950s and 1960s

• enacted radical decisions opposed by millions.

• grabbed an unprecedented amount of power.

• was taking the place of an unresponsive Congress.

• deserved to have its decisions overturned by future courts.

What is the difference between white-collar jobs and blue-collar jobs?

• White-collar jobs require technical education, while blue-collar jobs require a college degree.

• White-collar jobs are usually office jobs, while blue-collar jobs involve hands-on labor.

• White-collar jobs are found in suburban areas, while blue-collar jobs are found in cities.

• White-collar jobs are low paying, while blue-collar jobs are high paying.

How did President Eisenhower change American transportation?

• He promoted electric vehicles.

• He required that cars be safer and more fuel efficient.

• He authorized a massive highway system.

• He required safety standards for new bridges and tunnels.

President John F. Kennedy’s New Frontier program included

• increased spending for space exploration.

• a military alliance with the Soviet Union.

• a decrease in special-education funding for schools.

• a strict reduction of government programs.

Senator Joseph McCarthy is most closely associated with which of the following?

• the Great Society

• the civil rights movement

• the Vietnam War

• the Red Scare

How did the changes in 1950s television change American entertainment?

• It made the movie industry more popular.

• It made radio drama and comedy programs obsolete.

• It forced streaming services to offer original content.

• It allowed diverse actors to reach a larger audience.

The War on Poverty and the Great Society are associated with what president?

• Harry Truman

• Dwight Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon Johnson