Who became the U.S. President after FDR's death and dropped the atomic bombs during WWII?
The 1950s STAAR Review

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History
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11th Grade
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Hard
Preslee Moy
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Lyndon B. Johnson
John F. Kennedy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Harry Truman
Answer explanation
Harry Truman became U.S. President after FDR's death in 1945. He authorized the use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading to Japan's surrender in WWII.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main purpose of the Eisenhower Doctrine?
To establish a national highway system
To provide military and financial aid to Middle Eastern countries fighting communism
To develop the polio vaccine
To promote economic prosperity in the U.S.
Answer explanation
The Eisenhower Doctrine aimed to provide military and financial aid to Middle Eastern countries to combat the spread of communism, reflecting U.S. Cold War policy in the region.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which act helped veterans afford homes and education after WWII?
GI Bill
Eisenhower Doctrine
Fair Deal
Interstate Highway Act
Answer explanation
The GI Bill, officially known as the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, provided veterans with benefits for education and housing, making it easier for them to transition to civilian life after WWII.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant factor in the growth of the middle class during the 1950s?
The introduction of rock'n'roll music
The rise of the Beat Generation
The decline of the movie theater industry
Pent-up consumer demand from WWII
Answer explanation
Pent-up consumer demand from WWII significantly fueled the growth of the middle class in the 1950s, as returning soldiers and their families sought to purchase homes and goods, leading to economic expansion.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the impact of the Interstate Highway Act of 1956?
It established the U.S. as a global manufacturing leader
It led to the development of the polio vaccine
It promoted the rise of rock'n'roll music
It improved transportation and helped suburban expansion
Answer explanation
The Interstate Highway Act of 1956 significantly improved transportation across the U.S., facilitating faster travel and commerce. It also spurred suburban expansion as people could easily commute to urban jobs from newly developed suburbs.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which cultural movement in the 1950s challenged mainstream society and rejected materialism?
The Beat Generation
The Sun Belt Migration
The Baby Boom
The Suburban Expansion
Answer explanation
The Beat Generation was a cultural movement in the 1950s that rejected materialism and mainstream societal norms, promoting alternative lifestyles, artistic expression, and spiritual exploration.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major influence on the rise of consumerism in the 1950s?
TV advertising
The Eisenhower Doctrine
The Fair Deal
The GI Bill
Answer explanation
TV advertising played a crucial role in the 1950s by promoting consumer goods and creating a culture of consumption, significantly influencing the rise of consumerism during that era.
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