The Baby Boom

Question 1

In what year did the birthrate peak?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

PENDING

Question 2

Based on this graph, when did the birthrate grow most quickly?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

between 1945 and 1950

Question 3

The 1950s era in the United States is described as “the affluent society.” What change does this term describe?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

People became wealthier.

Question 4

What are the main features of the GI Bill?Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

unemployment benefits; grants to pay for college or technical training; reduced financing for home, farm, or business loans

Question 5

In about what year did the GNP reach $400 billion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

1955

Question 6

What is Bill Levitt talking about in this quote?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

planning suburban communities, which considered housing, recreation facilities, and schools

Question 7

Which of the following were criticisms of Levittowns? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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Homes were constructed cheaply.; Homes were too similar to one another.; The communities were overplanned and lacked character.

Question 8

Which of these statements describes the changes that happened in culture and technology in America in the 1950s?Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Advertising encouraged Americans to be consumers.

Question 9

Approximately how many households in the United States had a television in 1955?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

30 million

Question 10

Which of the following statements about Jack Kerouac are true?Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He wrote the book On the Road.; He celebrated freedom and individuality.

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