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RCMultiple Choice

Civil Rights and Voting Rights — Cumulative exam

Question 18 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

How did television contribute to the conformity of the 1950s?

Answer
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Television shows encouraged people to be individuals.
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Television aired only news and information programs.
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Television portrayed a lifestyle that many people tried to imitate.
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Television programming had little creativity or new ideas.

Explanation

Television often showed idealized families, homes, and consumer lifestyles as models of success. Many viewers tried to imitate these images, encouraging people to adopt similar values and ways of living. That is why “Television portrayed a lifestyle that many people tried to imitate” is the best answer.

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