1950s culture notes quiz

Which of the following statements accurately describes a characteristic of the postwar economic expansion in the United States?

• A) Per capita income increased significantly.
• B) Major corporations experienced a decline in economic growth.
• C) Major corporations outsourced (overseas work) to keep prices low.
• D) Large corporations focused solely on one industry.

What major change occurred in the production of goods during the postwar economic expansion?

• Corporations became smaller
• Companies started producing single products
• Corporations became conglomerates
• Corporations stopped growing

Which of the following statements accurately describes Ray Kroc and his contributions?

• A) Kroc primarily worked in the clothing industry.
• B) Kroc invented and sold airfryers.
• C) Kroc purchased the McDonald's name and initiated the concept of franchising.
• D) Kroc discouraged the establishment of franchises.

Who started a chain of fast-food restaurants during this period?

• Ray Kroc
• Walt Disney
• Henry Ford
• Thomas Edison

What technology emerged as a significant part of American culture in the 1950s?

• Computer
• Telephone
• Television
• Radio

What does the term 'debugging' refer to in the context of computers?

• Adding new features to a program
• Fixing errors in a computer program
• Designing computer hardware
• Creating computer viruses

What important medical breakthrough was made by Dr. Jonas Salk during this era?

• Treatment for tuberculosis
• Vaccine for polio
• Cure for cancer
• Antibiotics for bacterial infections

What was the purpose of the film 'Our Friend the Atom' created by Disney?

• To show the dangers of nuclear energy
• To promote renewable energy sources
• To ease fears about atomic energy
• To protest against nuclear power

Wartime technology and research led to the creation of a new inventive industry, what was that industry?

• Food industry
• Automobile industry
• Computer industry
• Textile industry

What were some of the changes brought about by the suburbs in the 1950s?

• Shopping centers
• Main transportation
• Growth in the car industry
• All of the above