Module 22: Postwar America Readjustment and Recovery Quiz

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What was the main concern of Americans in the early 1950s?

Expansion of government

Truman's approval rating

Peace, stability, and gradual prosperity (correct)

Reform programs

What was the main reason for Truman's decision not to run for reelection in 1952?

The ratification of the Twenty-Second Amendment

The rising tide of McCarthyism

The Korean War stalemate

He felt he had served long enough (correct)

What was the nickname of the Republican candidate, General Dwight D. Eisenhower?

Tricky Dick

Ike (correct)

Modern Republican

The General

What was the main accusation made by the Republicans against the Democrats during the 1952 campaign?

Plunder at home and blunder abroad Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of Eisenhower's running mate who was accused of profiting from a secret slush fund?

Richard Nixon Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the Supreme Court ruling that declared public schools must be racially integrated?

Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on a bus to a white man?

A boycott of the entire Montgomery, Alabama, bus system Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of Eisenhower's administration in terms of the economy?

To balance the budget and cut taxes Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the 1952 election in terms of the popular vote?

Eisenhower won 55% of the popular vote Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of Eisenhower's style of governing?

Dynamic Conservatism Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the decline in Truman's approval rating in 1951?

The rising tide of McCarthyism and the stalemate in the Korean War Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Twenty-Second Amendment in 1952?

It limited the number of times a president could be elected to two Signup and view all the answers

How did Richard Nixon respond to the accusations of profiting from a secret slush fund?

He denied any wrongdoing and admitted to accepting one gift Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka ruling in 1954?

It declared public schools must be racially integrated Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of Eisenhower's administration in terms of social programs?

Cutting taxes and balancing the budget Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott sparked by Rosa Parks' arrest?

The bus system was desegregated Signup and view all the answers

What was the Republican strategy during the 1952 campaign?

Raising fears about the rise of communism Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Eisenhower's presidency in terms of civil rights?

He did not lead on civil rights, but did not obstruct progress Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the 'Checkers speech' on Richard Nixon's career?

It saved his place on the Republican ticket Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 1956 election?

Eisenhower won the election with a landslide Signup and view all the answers