The Eisenhower Years, 1953 to 1960

Who was elected president of the United States in November 1952?

• Dwight Eisenhower

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• John F. Kennedy

• Harry S. Truman

What was one of Eisenhower's greatest achievements during his presidency?

• The Federal Highway Act

• The New Deal

• The GI Bill

• The Civil Rights Act

What did the Federal Highway Act lead to the construction of?

• The Interstate Highway System

• The Transcontinental Railroad

• The Panama Canal

• The Hoover Dam

What was the main purpose of the Interstate Highway System according to Eisenhower?

• To move troops or evacuate cities in case of war

• To promote tourism

• To connect major cities

• To reduce traffic congestion

Which television programs depicted the typical American family in the 1950s?

• "Father Knows Best" and "Leave it to Beaver"

• "The Twilight Zone" and "I Love Lucy"

• "Bonanza" and "The Andy Griffith Show"

• "Star Trek" and "The Brady Bunch"

What was a common occupation for African Americans in the South during the 1950s?

• Tenant farmers

• Factory workers

• Bankers

• Teachers

What did many suburban communities enforce in the 1950s?

• Racial, ethnic, and religious uniformity

• Open housing policies

• Diverse cultural practices

• Flexible work hours

What did universities have that limited the number of Jewish applicants?

• Quotas

• Scholarships

• Open admissions

• Exchange programs

What was a fear that strengthened the dislike of non-conformist attitudes?

• Fear of communism

• Fear of economic collapse

• Fear of technological change

• Fear of environmental damage

What did many minority veterans find difficult to obtain?

• Benefits from the GI Bill

• Access to higher education

• Employment in government jobs

• Housing in urban areas