Checkpoint 12: U.S. Society Changes after World War II (5.22)

Why did the United States economy grow after World War II?

• A. New technologies from the war were shifted to businesses for consumer goods production.

• B. Women returned home to their family responsibilities.

• C. Wartime rationing of goods continued in peacetime.

• D. New manufacturing processes increased efficiency.

• E. Americans refused to buy goods on credit.

After World War II, access to automobiles .

• Increased
• Decreased

• Stabilized

• Varied

After World War II, Dwight D. Eisenhower authorized the building of a new .

• interstate highway system
• mass media market

• consumer debt system

After World War II, the United States government helped people from the military .

• buy homes
• drive cars

• have credit debt

After World War II, the construction of highways, mass production of automobiles, and help from the government the growth of the suburbs.

• stimulated
• hindered

• ignored

• regulated

Which statements MOST accurately describe the significance of the television on American society between 1950 and 1975?

• It created new entertainment options for families.

• It changed the way Americans received the news.

• It allowed movie theaters to charge more to see a movie.

• It was widely criticized and not many were bought.

Why did the mass media market develop after World War II?

• People had money to spend on entertainment.

• The government used military technology to encourage it.

• People had free time since they did not return to their old jobs.

• The government passed a law creating it.

How did the interstate highway system affect the United States?

• It reduced travel time.

• It reduced the need for cars.

• It increased the need for towns.

• It increased travel time.

How did the advertising industry grow after World War II?

• The industry used the interstate highway system to find new locations.

• The industry used radio, television, and movie theaters for ads.

• The industry used the mass media market to find employees.

• The industry used baby boomers to determine how much credit people wanted.