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Who was the president that took over after Harry S. Truman passed away?
Who was the president that took over after Harry S. Truman passed away?
What was the major accomplishment of Dwight D. Eisenhower?
What was the major accomplishment of Dwight D. Eisenhower?
Who famously refused to give up their bus seat due to racial segregation?
Who famously refused to give up their bus seat due to racial segregation?
Which major genre originated during the specified decade?
Which major genre originated during the specified decade?
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What was Frank Sinatra's nickname?
What was Frank Sinatra's nickname?
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Which subgenre of jazz is credited to Miles Davis?
Which subgenre of jazz is credited to Miles Davis?
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Who is known as the 'King of Rock and Roll'?
Who is known as the 'King of Rock and Roll'?
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What does BB King's name stand for?
What does BB King's name stand for?
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Which artist was raised by his grandmother, played the blues, and had a special guitar named Lucille?
Which artist was raised by his grandmother, played the blues, and had a special guitar named Lucille?
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At what age did Elvis Presley pass away?
At what age did Elvis Presley pass away?
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Why was Johnny Cash nicknamed 'The Undertaker'?
Why was Johnny Cash nicknamed 'The Undertaker'?
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What music genre influenced Rockabilly?
What music genre influenced Rockabilly?
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Study Notes
Post-WWII America
- Economy, suburbs, and babies were "booming" after WWII ended.
- Dwight D. Eisenhower, a general during WWII, took over as president after Harry S. Truman's passing.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
- His biggest accomplishment was the Interstate Highway System.
- He signed the Civil Rights Act, a major milestone for desegregation.
Music and Culture
- Rock and Roll originated in the 1950s.
- Instruments started to switch from horns to guitars during this decade.
- Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat due to racial segregation.
Frank Sinatra
- He was born at 13.5 pounds and never graduated high school.
- He was involved with the mafia (although he never admitted it).
- His nickname was "Ol' Blue Eyes".
Miles Davis
- He started playing the trumpet at 13 and was accepted into the Juilliard School of Music.
- He often played with his back turned to the audience.
- He is credited with creating the Cool jazz subgenre.
Sock Hops and Dance
- Teenagers primarily participated in Sock Hops.
- Dances were called Sock Hops because people danced in their socks to avoid damaging the floor.
Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley
- Chuck Berry is known as the "Father of Rock and Roll" and had a hit #1 song titled "Maybelline".
- Elvis Presley is known as the "King of Rock and Roll" and was largely popular due to his clothing style and dance moves.
- Rockabilly is a combination of rock and country music.
Other Artists
- Hank Williams passed away suddenly at the age of 29, although his songs were widely popular due to other artists.
- Johnny Cash wasn't afraid to sing about the issues the country faced and was nicknamed "The Undertaker" for always wearing black clothing.
- BB King's name stands for "Blues Boy", and he played the blues with a special guitar named Lucille.
- A young artist died in a plane crash at the age of 22.
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Test your knowledge with this quiz imported via a Gimkit spreadsheet template. Questions cover topics like post-WWII era, Dwight D. Eisenhower's accomplishments, and key historical events like the Civil Rights Act.
