Question 1

During the 1950s,television networks

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A)  refused to show the social upheavals that occurred in America.
B)  generally sought to convey an idealized image of America.
C)  created conditions that helped to ameliorate social conflict.
D)  both refused to show the social upheavals of America and generally conveyed an idealized image of America.
E)  None of these answers is correct.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

During the 1950s,rural America

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A)  lost 10 percent of its population in 1956.
B)  saw its percentage of the national income drop to less than 2 percent.
C)  saw the South increase plantings of cotton as a cash crop.
D)  both lost 10 percent of its population in 1956,and saw its percentage of the national income drop to less than 2 percent.
E)  All these answers are correct.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D) A

Question 3

The correct chronological order for developments in electronic technology,from earliest to latest,is

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A)  vacuum tube,integrated circuit,transistor.
B)  transistor,vacuum tube,integrated circuit.
C)  vacuum tube,transistor,integrated circuit.
D)  integrated circuit,transistor,vacuum tube.
E)  transistor,integrated circuit,vacuum tube.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Michael Harrington's 1962 book,The Other America,dealt with the problem of ________ in America.

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Question 5

During the 1950s,the region of the United States that experienced the most dramatic change as a result of the economic growth was

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A)  the North.
B)  the South.
C)  the East.
D)  the West.
E)  Alaska and Hawaii.F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 6

By the late 1950s,the United States could send a guided missile several thousand miles.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How do you account for the prosperity of America during the late 1940s and 1950s? How was this prosperity similar to and different from that of the 1920s?

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The prosperity of America during the late 1940s and 1950s can be accounted for by a combination of factors. First and foremost, the end of World War II brought about a period of economic growth and stability. The war had stimulated industrial production and created new job opportunities, leading to a surge in consumer spending. Additionally, the GI Bill provided education and housing benefits for returning veterans, contributing to a skilled workforce and increased home ownership. The Marshall Plan also played a significant role in rebuilding war-torn European economies, creating new markets for American goods.

This prosperity was similar to that of the 1920s in that it was characterized by economic expansion, technological advancements, and a growing middle class. Both periods saw a surge in consumerism and the emergence of new industries. However, the prosperity of the late 1940s and 1950s differed from that of the 1920s in several ways. Firstly, the 1920s prosperity was fueled by excessive speculation and credit expansion, leading to a speculative bubble that eventually burst, resulting in the Great Depression. In contrast, the prosperity of the late 1940s and 1950s was more sustainable, driven by actual economic growth and productivity. Additionally, the government played a more active role in regulating the economy and implementing social welfare programs during the post-war period, contributing to a more equitable distribution of wealth.

In summary, the prosperity of America during the late 1940s and 1950s was characterized by a combination of factors including post-war economic growth, government policies, and increased consumer spending. While it shared some similarities with the prosperity of the 1920s, it was also distinct in its sustainability and the role of government intervention in promoting economic stability and social welfare.

Question 8

Rising prosperity in the 1950s was accompanied by restlessness among American youth.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

President Eisenhower desired to get the United States militarily involved in Vietnam.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding early television is NOT true?

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A)  In the 1920s,there were successful experiments in broadcasting pictures and sound.
B)  In 1946,there were only a 17,000 thousand television sets in the United States.
C)  The federal government regulated the content of both commercials and programs.
D)  All three major television networks had started as radio companies.
E)  It quickly became the most powerful medium of mass communication in history.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

John Glenn was the first American launched into space.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Soviet-American Paris summit in 1960 was ended by the downing of a Soviet spy plane over United States airspace.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Strong local opposition by southern whites to the Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v.Board of Education of Topeka became known as "________."

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Question 14

During the 1950s,in the United States,married women who worked outside the home

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A)  faced social pressures to quit their jobs.
B)  increased in number throughout the decade.
C)  accounted for one-third of all married women.
D)  both increased in number throughout the decade,and accounted for one-third of all married women.
E)  All these answers are correct.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

The Geneva accords of 1954 temporarily divided ________ along the 17th parallel.

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Question 16

Crimes committed by juveniles in the 1950s

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A)  were the most visible evidence of widespread restiveness among young Americans.
B)  did not receive much public attention.
C)  soared,particularly in categories of violent crimes.
D)  resulted in widespread social unrest during the decade.
E)  did not significantly increase during the decade.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

How and why has the primary focus of the American space program changed since its founding to the present day?

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Question 18

In the post-World War II era,________ brought mass-production techniques to the housing industry.

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Question 19

Where would one most likely find the poor in America in the 1950s? Why did they remain poor?

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Question 20

While radio made an enormous contribution to the popularity of rock music in the 1950s,television did not.

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A) True 
 B)False

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