What was the impact of the GI Bill (Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944)?
Unit 8: Prosperity & Culture of the 1950s Quiz

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JONATHAN ALEXANDER
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Provided federal aid to help veterans adjust to civilian life
Resulted in decreased home ownership
Contributed to living expenses for non-veterans
Subsidized tuition for non-veterans
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the main cause of the Baby Boom in the 1950s?
Decrease in birthrates
Increase in marriages and higher birthrates
Decrease in marriages
Increase in divorces
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the characteristic of Rock and Roll music in the 1950s?
Use of classical instruments
Youth-oriented lyrics
Slow tempo
Adult-oriented lyrics
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the main theme of country and western music in the 1950s?
Relatable to average Americans especially those in rural areas
Relatable to the elderly
Relatable to teenagers
Relatable to urban Americans
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Beat Generation known for in the 1950s?
Embracing conformity
Embracing originality and individuality
Embracing mainstream culture
Embracing traditionalism
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the result of increased consumption in the 1950s?
Decreased employment opportunities
Increased middle class with increased disposable income
Increased population
Decreased disposable income
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the main issue with Rock and Roll music according to Frank Sinatra in the 1950s?
It fosters positive and constructive reactions in young people
It smells genuine and true
It is sung, played and written by intelligent individuals
It fosters almost totally negative and destructive reactions in young people
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