
1950s American History and Culture
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History, Social Studies, English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What event marked the beginning of the Korean War in 1950?
The debut of 'I Love Lucy'
The invasion of South Korea by North Korean forces
The signing of the armistice
The election of Dwight D. Eisenhower
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which television show, debuting in 1951, changed the landscape of entertainment?
'Leave It to Beaver'
'The Honeymooners'
'I Love Lucy'
'The Twilight Zone'
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant achievement during Eisenhower's presidency?
The end of the Korean War
The launch of NASA
The signing of the Civil Rights Act
The implementation of the interstate highway system
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the outcome of the Rosenberg trial in 1953?
They were pardoned
They were executed
They were sentenced to life imprisonment
They were acquitted
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the significance of the Brown vs. Board of Education ruling in 1954?
It declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional
It upheld racial segregation in schools
It was overturned by a later ruling
It established the 'separate but equal' doctrine
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What iconic theme park opened in California in 1955?
Universal Studios
Six Flags
Disneyland
SeaWorld
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956?
To build amusement parks
To support public schools
To create a network of interstate highways
To fund space exploration
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