5.a Post War America

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After World War II ended, many veterans took advantage of a new law passed by Congress that allowed them to return to school and earn a college degree for free. What was the name of this law?

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the G.I. Bill

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Why did the Baby Boom happen?

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Soldiers married and started families, causing a rapid population increase.

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After World War II, suburbs began growing quickly. Which statement provides the best explanation for this trend?

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People moved to the suburbs because the "American Dream" was to own a home.

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Which statement BEST describes an effect television has had on society?

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People across the country are more likely to share a common culture.

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Which statement is NOT a reason for the growth of the middle class after World War II?

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The majority of women worked which led to two income families.

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The emergence of "rock and roll" is associated with which of these eras? World War II, post-World War I, post-World War II, early 20th Century

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post-World War II

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Which medical advancement was mentioned in the passage?

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Penicillin

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The growth of suburbs in the United States following World War II caused

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massive governmental expenditures on roads programs.

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What happened to jobs during the period after WWII?

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More people moved to white-collar jobs from blue-collar work