Post-World War II America

Immediately following World War II, Americans faced rising unemployment.

• True

• False

• Unemployment decreased

• Unemployment remained the same

Truman wanted to help farmers with subsidies in his Fair Deal program.

• True

• False

• Partially True

• Not Applicable

Conglomerates diversified product lines, allowing employees a greater say in business decisions.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Rarely

Beatniks and Zen Buddhism

• Many beatniks followed Zen Buddhism.

• Beatniks rejected all forms of spirituality.

• Zen Buddhism was popular among the hippies, not beatniks.

• Beatniks were primarily interested in existentialism.

Union support weakened in the late 1950s due to corporate culture requiring teamwork.

• True

• False

• Partially true

• Not applicable

During one president’s administration, Democrats raised the minimum wage.

• True

• False

• Only during Republican administrations

• Only in the 21st century

Felix Longoria's contribution to the war effort

• Worked as a bracero.

• Served as a pilot in the Air Force.

• Led a battalion in combat.

• Provided medical assistance on the front lines.

Beatniks' lifestyle comparison

• Their lifestyle was identical to those found in the suburbs.

• Their lifestyle was more conventional than suburban lifestyles.

• Their lifestyle was not identical to those found in the suburbs.

• Their lifestyle was focused on traditional family values.

Literature from the beat movement

• "Howl" and "On the Road"

• "The Great Gatsby"

• "To Kill a Mockingbird"

• "1984"

Truman felt that all humans should have equal opportunity.

• True

• False

• Only some humans should have equal opportunity.

• Equal opportunity is not important.