A Changing America

What years define the Baby Boomer generation?

• 1930-1945

• 1945-1964

• 1950-1970

• 1960-1980

Which regions in the United States are part of the Sun Belt?

• Northeast and Midwest

• Florida and California

• Pacific Northwest and Great Plains

• New England and Mid-Atlantic

What industries contributed to the growth of the Sun Belt?

• Agriculture and textiles

• Defense plants and high-tech industries

• Mining and fishing

• Automotive and steel

What social change is listed as an appeal of the Sun Belt?

• Segregation

• Desegregation

• Industrialization

• Urbanization

What significant change did the 1965 Immigration Act bring to the United States?

• Restricted immigration from Europe

• Allowed more individuals from Asia, Africa, and Latin America

• Increased immigration from Canada

• Decreased immigration from Latin America

What was the impact of Hispanics becoming the fastest growing minority in the U.S.?

• Decrease in Spanish language media

• Increase in Spanish language media and funding for bilingual education

• No change in media or education

• Decrease in bilingual education programs

What was the impact of the polio vaccine according to the document?

• It increased the birth rate.

• It effectively ended the threat of polio.

• It caused a new disease.

• It was ineffective in controlling polio.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a later advancement in communication?

• Computers

• Internet

• Mobile phones

• Telegraph

Who was the mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, who called for federal funding for clean water?

• Carl B. Stokes

• John F. Kennedy

• Richard Nixon

• Lyndon B. Johnson

What is the primary focus of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

• Increasing industrial production

• Reducing pesticides and pollution

• Promoting international trade

• Enhancing technological innovation