The Baby Boom

Question 1

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

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between 1945 and 1950

Question 2

In what year did the birthrate peak? ⇒ 1955

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PENDING

Question 3

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

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People became wealthier.

Question 4

Which of the following occurred in the 1950s?Check all of the boxes that apply.

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The size of the middle class increased.; More people achieved economic security.

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between the GI Bill and suburban growth?

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Veterans were able to borrow money with low interest rates and use that money to purchase homes in suburbs.

Question 7

In about what year did the GNP reach $400 billion? 1950✔ 19551960

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✔ 1955

Question 8

Which of the following statements best describes what the graph is showing?

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GNP increased between 1945 and 1960.

Question 9

What is Bill Levitt talking about in this quote?

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

Question 10

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.

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