Unit 8: Prosperity & Culture of the 1950s Quiz

What was the impact of the GI Bill (Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944)?

• 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

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

What was the characteristic of Rock and Roll music in the 1950s?

• Use of classical instruments

• Youth-oriented lyrics

• Slow tempo

• Adult-oriented lyrics

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

What was the Beat Generation known for in the 1950s?

• Embracing conformity

• Embracing originality and individuality

• Embracing mainstream culture

• Embracing traditionalism

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

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

Why do you think Frank Sinatra viewed Rock and Roll the way that he did in the 1950s?

• He was not familiar with Rock and Roll

• He had no opinion on Rock and Roll

• He was a fan of Rock and Roll

• He was jealous of the popularity of Rock and Roll

What was the characteristic of country and western music in the 1950s?

• Rooted in Asian music

• Rooted in Latin music

• Rooted in British folk music

• Rooted in African music

What was the result of the growth of agriculture and business in the 1950s?

• Decreased employment opportunities

• Decreased population

• Decreased demand for housing

• Increased demand for housing