H56-1950s


 * [[file:1950's.pptx]]1950s PRESENTATIONS **
 * All information, evidence, and materials from the presentation must be uploaded to this wiki.
 * Effectively present in-depth information that meets YOUR learning target(s).
 * Explain YOUR cultural topic(s) and how/why they are significant to the decade
 * Presentation must be **creative and unique**, allowing the audience to **experience** the decade (do not rely solely on a PowerPoint presentation)
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 * 1950s ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS: **
 * All questions on the Assessment Question sheet are included and answered correctly and thoroughly on this wiki page.
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Thoroughly explains the answers to the questions related to his/her learning targets.
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Answers are supplemented by examples, images, charts and/or graphs.

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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">1. What actions did the U.S. government take to limit communism at home? ANSWER: In the U.S., Joseph McCarthy led a campaign against communism throughout the 1950s. He accused people of being associated with communism and scared people away from communism. The House Un-American Activities Committee also investigated people thought to be against the U.S. in any way, such as promoting communism. These activities by the government made people fear any association with communism.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">2. How did Americans respond to real and perceived threats of domestic communism in the 1950s?

ANSWER: Joseph McCarthy led a reckless crusade against communism in the 1950s. The Hollywood Blacklist is a product of his efforts. It was a list of people in the entertainment industry who were suspected of being associated with the American Communist Party. There were also investigations and committees tasked with finding and prosecuting suspected communists living in the U.S.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">3. Accusations that communism was widely present in the U.S. government and military were made by <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">A. Douglas MacArthur <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">B. Joseph McCarthy <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">C. John Foster Dulle <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">D. Alger Hiss

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">4. What were the major goals of President Truman's Fair Deal? <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">His goals were to help American workers by increasing minimum wage, guaranteeing equal rights for workers of any race or religion, and providing universal healthcare.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Were these goals accomplished?
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Truman was able to guarantee equal rights and increase the minimum wage, but his healthcare plan did not pass.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Why or why not?
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Truman's liberal reforms were blocked by conservatives in Congress.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">5. What steps did President Eisenhower take to manage the nation's problems? ANSWER: In America's domestic affairs, President Eisenhower managed a balanced budget and cut military spending through his New Look program. Eisenhower helped strengthen established programs, such as Social Security, and launch important new ones, such as the Interstate Highway System in 1956, which became the single largest public works program in U.S. history.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">6. Where and how did Eisenhower practice containment? ANSWER: Containment was a United States policy using numerous strategies to prevent the spread of communism abroad. Eisenhower obtained a truce in Korea and worked incessantly during his two terms to ease the tensions of the Cold War.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">7. What was suburban life like during the 1950s? ANSWER: After World War II ended, many Americans were eager to have children because they were confident that the future held nothing but peace and prosperity. It was cheaper to buy suburban houses than to buy an apartment in the city. These houses were perfect for young families because they had informal “family rooms,” open floor plans and backyards. Women soon became dissatisfied with their roles in society as only mothers and housewives. They yearned for a more fulfilling life. This dissatisfaction would later lead to the feminist movement during the 1960's.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">8. Which of these //did not// contribute to suburban growth in the 1950s? <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">A. housing costs were low <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">B. the population increased <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">C. the Highway Act made it easy for people to commute to jobs <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">D. apartments in the city were overcrowded

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">9. Compared to previous decades, the group that benefited **most** from the economy and culture of the 1950s was <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">A. African-American women. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">B. African-American men. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">C. white women. <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">D. white men.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">10. The strength of the 1950s economy was due to <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">A. the growth of business and economic opportunities <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">B. the rapid growth of women in the work force <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">C. the increase of blue-collar jobs <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">D. the individuality of American workers and the dedication to their jobs

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">11. How did the trends in popular culture reflect the larger social changes among teenagers in the 1950s? ANSWER: Teenagers in the fifties were caught up in a generation gap, so they strove to create their own culture. With television shows such as American Bandstand, and music icons such as Elvis Presley, teenagers were finally able to relate to something, thus creating a culture where individuality was valued. Also, teenagers viewed watching their favorite show to be more important than doing their homework. As a result, Americans had more down time.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">12. How did technology contribute to suburbanization? ANSWER: With an increase in single family homes and the widespread ownership of cars, Americans were now able to migrate from the central cities toward the suburbs. With Widespread ownership of cars, came advances in the highway system, which made traveling to the suburbs easier. In addition to advances in travel, the inventions of air conditioning and television also led Americans to want to move toward the suburbs. With air conditioning, Americans were able to move toward warmer suburbs such as Miami, Atlanta, Houston, and Phoenix

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">13. Criticism of television in the 1950s was based on <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">A. its portrayal of an idealized white society <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">B. an abundance of TV violence <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">C. the size of the screen <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">D. its black-and-white images

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">14. In the 1950s, both the beat movement and rock 'n' roll were viewed as forms of <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">A. harmless entertainment. <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">B. rebellion against mainstream values <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">C. African-American culture <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">D. mainstream American values

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">15. Which of the following fashions would NOT have been popular in the 1950's? <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">A. short bob hair cut for girls <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">B. the duck tail, often with greased hair for boys <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">C. jeans and rolled t-shirt (often w/ cigarettes in the sleeve) <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">D. bell bottoms and peasant tops

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">16. Who put the first satellite (Sputnik) into space? <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">A. US <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">B. Germany <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">C. Great Britain <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">D. Soviet Union

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">17. Which of the following economic changes led to the conformity and “cookie cutter” society of 1950s? <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">A. spread of franchises <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">B. development of cheap manufactured housing for the suburbs <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">C. television advertising encouraging you to "keep up with the Jones'" enhanced by planned obsolescence leading consumers to purchase the latest model <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">D. demand for “loyal personnel” and “company people” in white collar/service jobs <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">E. all of the above

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">18. Which of the following is NOT true about the 1950s? <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">A. With the growth of suburbia, inner cities began to decay. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">B. Even after the Brown v. Board verdict, states were not fully cooperate did not completely integrate their schools. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">C. 1950's society is often labeled a throw away society because of its materialism. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">D. Families were larger in the 1950's as birth control was not available and women were encouraged to stay in traditional roles. <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">E. Native Americans saw a great expansion of rights and economic opportunities during the 1950's.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">19. During the 1950s the number of working mothers <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">A. increased <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">B. decreased <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">C. stayed the same

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">D. was cut in half

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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">20. Why did consumption expand so dramatically in the 1950s? ANSWER: Because Americans entered an era of prosperity and affluence. -Middle class benefited that was fueled by television, and the housing boom.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">What aspects of American life and culture did it influence?