US History

Which Movement was a struggle for social justice that took place mainly during the 1950's?

• The Reform Movement

• Civil Rights Movement

• The Abolition Movement

• The Suffrage Movement

Who won the 1950's NFL championship game?

• Cleveland Browns

• Detroit Lions

• Green Bay Packers

• San Franciso 49er's

Who invented the Hovercraft during 1954?

• Frank Whittles

• Christopher Cockerell

• Robert Watson-Watt

• Barnes Willis

What was the main reason the transistor radio invented?

• To reduce sound

• To increase portability

• To improve sound quality

• To amplify sound

Which group of people were discriminated against during the Civil rights Movement?

• Black Americans

• Women

• Native Americans

• Hispanics

The economy overall grew by 37% during the 1950s.

• True

• False

Which two people were Presidents during the 1950's?

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Harry S. Truman

• John F. Kennedy

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What was President Harry S. Truman know for during his presidency?

• Establishing diplomatic relations with foreign countries.

• Introducing new economic policies

• Checking into waste and corruption

• Initiating civil rights reforms

What type of music was popular during the 1950's?

• Rock and Roll

• R&B

• Jazz

• All of the above

What trend of fashion did the 1950's bring?

• Polka dot print

• Bell bottom pants

• Puffed shoulders

• All of the above