Cold War Prosperity

Which statement best describes the dotted segment from the mid-1940s to the mid-1960s?

• The armed forces were sent to faraway countries where they raised families.

• Men spent much of their time at home due to high unemployment and mobilization.

• Native American and Asian American birth rates were not reflected in the graph accurately.

• World War II soldiers returned home to America and there was a significant increase in the birth rate.

Which was a consequence of middle-class migration to the suburbs after World War II?

• America's suburbs became the first areas of the country to become fully integrated.

• "City dwellers" were able to take the place of workers who had moved to the suburbs.

• As urban centers became more impoverished, the issue became an "invisible problem."

• Large numbers of modest but well-built homes became available for inner-city residents.

The chart contains examples of Great Society programs from the 1960s. Which best describes the significance of President Johnson's Great Society?

• It was the first time that tariffs were used by the government to support social welfare.

• It was the first time corporations and monopolies were taxed to support social welfare.

• It was the largest expansion of government involvement in social welfare since the New Deal.

• It was the largest step back from government involvement in social welfare in United States history.

Based on the cartoon, what was the attitude of HUAC in the 1950s?

• It was justifiable to send minorities to internment camps under McCarthyism.

• It was acceptable to override constitutional rights to stop the communist threat.

• It was necessary to protect free speech when it involves communist ideologies.

• It was effective to follow due process of law when conducting the Palmer Raids.

Which of the following identifies an impact of the GI Bill on American society?

• encouraged farmers with increased subsidies

• guaranteed veterans a direct monthly payment

• provided veterans with educational opportunities

• offered women a new level of freedom in the workforce

This quotation is from a speech President Lyndon B. Johnson gave in 1964. "There is not enough housing for our people or transportation for our traffic... Each year more than 100,000 high school graduates, with proved ability, do not enter college because they cannot afford it..." Based on the quotation, which conclusion can be drawn about the United States during this time period?

• A. Congress amended the Constitution to solve the disparity in wealth.

• B. Individuals living in the cities of the United States were living in prosperity.

• C. High literacy rates directly caused poverty to expand throughout the North.

• D. Not all ethnic groups and social classes were prospering in the United States.

What historical event led President Johnson to advocate for these legislative measures?

• The Social Security Act expanded healthcare support services.

• The Selective Service Act established the first national minimum wage.

• The Dawes Act promoted assimilation programs in public education.

• The National Labor Relations Act restricted workers from forming unions.

How did the Cold War influence domestic policies in the United States?

• Containment abroad led to a Red Scare crisis within the U.S..

• The Iron Curtain led to the establishment of the United Nations.

• The Berlin Airlift led to the creation of NATO.

• The Cuban Missile Crisis led to the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

What was one significant effect of post-World War II economic growth on American infrastructure?

• The expansion of the interstate highway system facilitated suburban growth.

• The stock market crash led to increased urbanization.

• A decline in birth rates resulted in reduced demand for housing.

• Economic prosperity led to the dismantling of public transportation systems.

Based on the cartoon, what is the message about Nixon's presidency?

• The Watergate scandal is working to restore Nixon’s public credibility.

• The government's reputation has been weakened by the Watergate scandal.

• The White House is managing public opinion regarding the Watergate scandal.

• The President is sacrificing his popularity to save the jobs of White House aides.