Postwar Society and Mass Consumerism Quiz
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What was the most dominant feature of post-WWII society according to Shi?

  • The rise of mass media and television
  • Remarkable prosperity and consumer goods (correct)
  • The expansion of the federal government
  • The growth of the military-industrial complex

    • What was the significance of William Levitt's efforts in American history?

  • He led the movement towards racial integration in suburbs
  • He revolutionized the concept of consumer credit
  • He introduced the concept of suburban living
  • He pioneered the construction of affordable homes (correct)

    • What was the underlying reason behind the racial clauses in suburban areas?

  • Government regulations and zoning laws
  • Need for community diversity and integration
  • Desire for racial segregation and discrimination
  • Fear of intermingling and property values (correct)

    • What was the impact of the Interstate Highway Act of 1956?

    <p>It had a significant national business and transportation impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of middle-class American women in the post-WWII period?

    <p>Full-time mother and housewife</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the rise of television in the post-WWII period?

    <p>It changed the way people consumed news and entertainment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the government's fusion of religion and 'Americanism' in the post-WWII period?

    <p>To combat the threat of 'Godless Communism'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the 'Remarkable Prosperity' on the economy?

    <p>It resulted in a 2/3 majority of world's goods being produced in the US</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Pledge of Allegiance and the national motto in the 1950s?

    <p>They represented the fusion of religion and 'Americanism'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main feature of the homes built by William Levitt?

    <p>They were affordable and uniform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the author John Keats' critique of suburban life?

    <p>It was too uniform and bland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the rise of supermarkets and convenience stores?

    <p>They catered to the new affluence of the post-WWII period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the credit card on the economy?

    <p>It made it easier for consumers to make purchases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the Federal Housing Administration in the post-WWII period?

    <p>It provided sample covenants to restrict racial integration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the daily activity of watching television for millions of Americans?

    <p>It was a daily activity that became a central part of American life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the expectation of middle-class American women in the post-WWII period?

    <p>They were expected to be full-time mothers and housewives</p> Signup and view all the answers

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