Exploring Cold War Propaganda in 'Meet King Joe'

Why is Joe considered the 'king' of workers around the world?

• Because he is an American

• His ability to purchase more with his wages than any other worker

• Due to his higher intelligence compared to workers in other countries

• Because he is stronger than workers in other countries

What was the main reason for Joe's grandfather's lower productivity?

• He was not as strong as Joe

• He worked fewer hours

• Lack of strong machinery

• He had too many leisure activities

What was a significant factor in increasing a worker's efficiency over time?

• Decrease in labor costs

• Investment in powerful machinery

• Better education

• Longer working hours

How does the average American railroad worker's productivity compare to that of a worker in China?

• It's about the same

• 10 times more productive

• Slightly less productive

• 100 times more productive

What is the primary source of capital that buys the tools for American workers?

• Government funding

• Loans from banks

• Foreign investments

• Savings from fellow Americans

What role does the average American play in financing industry?

• Mostly through direct labor

• Investing savings in banks, insurance, and stocks

• Through taxes only

• None, as it's primarily foreign investment

What impact do new inventions have on the job market?

• Create thousands of jobs for every job they displace

• Only create high-tech jobs

• They eliminate more jobs than they create

• Have no significant impact on employment

How does competition affect the market according to the video?

• Increases product prices

• Decreases product quality

• Leads to monopolies

• Produces more and better goods at lower prices

What percentage of the world's automobiles do Americans drive?

• 72%

• 54%

• 50%

• 92%

What is necessary for the continued prosperity of American workers?

• Increasing production of better goods at lower prices

• Limiting technological advancements

• Decreasing the number of jobs

• Reducing capital investments