Development of Middle Class SS Quiz

What was the main factor that allowed many Americans to enter the middle class in the 1950s?

• Security and prosperity of the 1950s

• The end of World War II

• The rise of technology

• The increase in women's workforce participation

By 1960, what percentage of Americans owned their own homes?

• 60%

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

What did the GI Bill provide to veterans after the war?

• Opportunities for higher education and good jobs

• Free housing and cars

• Immediate employment in government jobs

• Tax-free income

What was a significant change in the workforce by 1950?

• One in every three women were working

• All men were employed

• Women were not allowed to work

• Only veterans were employed

What did the extra money earned by middle-class families allow them to do?

• Purchase home and recreation equipment

• Invest in the stock market

• Travel abroad frequently

• Save for retirement

What was a new employment opportunity that emerged after the war?

• Jobs in technology and business

• Agricultural jobs

• Military positions

• Retail jobs

What was a common use of the GI Bill loans for middle-class families?

• Buying suburban homes and cars

• Starting new businesses

• Investing in education

• Traveling abroad