Educational and Economic Trends

Which of the following led to increased educational and economic success after World War II?

• Civil Rights Movement

• growth of suburbs

• baby boom

• GI Bill

Over 60% of Americans owned a home in 1960, nearly double than two decades prior,

what explains this increase in homeownership?

• The G.I. Bill increased the access to financing options for new homes.

• Deflationary monetary policies caused a decline in the prices of new homes.

• Advertisements on television increased the public's desire to buy new homes.

• The tensions during the Cold War caused a decline in the prices of new homes.

In the 1950s, men were expected to work and earn money while women were supposed to stay home and take care of the family. This push for everyone to live the same way is called __________.

The political scandal that led to President Nixon's resignation after it was discovered that officials had broken into the Democratic National Committee headquarters is known as the __________ Scandal.

Which reason best explains this change in the birthrate following World War Two?

• prosperity following a conflict

• immigration due to demobilization

• regulations ensuring healthful diets

• immunizations preventing childhood diseases

Which of the following led to a greater awareness of actors

and refined the American appetite for dramatic content?

• Advances in aviation technology

• Progress in broadcasting

• Innovations in electrical technology

• Developments in the automotive industry

What could be a reason for the income gap between

white Americans and African American families from 1950 to 1970?

• Differences in family size

• Variances in employment rates

• Disparities in educational opportunities

• Sector-specific employment trends

What was a significant outcome of the Federal-Aid Highway Acts of 1944 and 1956,

which supported the construction of the Interstate Highway System?

• Preserved small town industry

• Addressed rural farm labor shortages

• Supported the transport needs of burgeoning suburbs

• Managed the influx into city centers

What prompted the U.S. government to establish Medicare in 1965

during President Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society initiative?

• To lower the expense of medical education

• To alleviate healthcare expenses for the elderly

• To ensure healthcare access in impoverished areas

• To offer healthcare to new immigrants

There were many social and culture changes occuring in America during the 1960s and 70s.

Which movement does the picture closely align with?

• Feminist Movement
• Environmental Movement
• Counter-Culture Movement

• Civil Rights Movement