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U. S. Studies II Chapter 19 Review Game

U. S. Studies II Chapter 19 Review Game. Southern delegates that protested the nomination of President Truman. Dixiecrats. A1. 33rd President of the United States. Harry Truman. A2. One of the benefits that the GI Bill of Rights offered to returning veterans was ___.

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U. S. Studies II Chapter 19 Review Game

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  1. U. S. Studies II Chapter 19 Review Game

  2. Southern delegates that protested the nomination of President Truman. Dixiecrats A1

  3. 33rd President of the United States. Harry Truman A2

  4. One of the benefits that the GI Bill of Rights offered to returning veterans was ___. Pay Tuition, Unemployment Benefits, and Low-Interest Loans A3

  5. This man represented the Southern Democrats in the Election of 1948. Strom Thurmond A4

  6. President Truman’s economic program which included measures concerning Minimum Wage, Social Security, and Housing. Fair Deal A5

  7. The Republican candidate in the Election of 1952, and the eventual winner. Eisenhower A6

  8. The factor that most contributed to the upset win of Truman in the 1948 Election was: His relentless campaign against a “do-nothing” Congress. A7

  9. The first politician to skillfully use the new medium of television was: Richard Nixon A8

  10. A9

  11. A10

  12. Treatment based on class or category rather than individual merit. Discrimination B1

  13. Which were early effects of the conversion from a wartime to a peacetime economy? Inflation, Unemployment, Decreased Wages, Demand > Supply B2

  14. What was the purpose of Urban Renewal? Tear down the old and encourage new investment. B3

  15. What negative impact did the “White Flight” have on urban areas in the United States? Urban areas lost businesses, property, and income taxes. B4

  16. Supreme Court decision that made public schools racially integrated. Brown v. Board of Education B5

  17. During the 1950s, ___ jobs declined. Manufacturing B6

  18. President Truman threatened to ___ striking workers to prevent strikes from crippling the nation. DRAFT B7

  19. How were the actions of the Housing and Urban Development Agency viewed as less than successful? As more shopping centers and parking lots were being built, more people were forced out of their neighborhoods. B8

  20. For the United States government during the 1950s, what was the largest problem associated with Mexico? Large numbers of Mexicans crossed the borders looking for work. B9

  21. Longoria Incident prompted Mexican Americans to: Promote political candidates who represented their interests. B10

  22. Residential town or community near a city. Suburb C1

  23. The vast majority of new homes in the 1950s were built in the ___.. Suburbs C2

  24. Reasons for the Baby Boom (3) Couples Reunited, Marriage Age, Confidence in Prosperity C3

  25. A ___ is a large corporation that owns a number of smaller companies. Conglomerate C4

  26. With more money to spend and an increased number of products to buy, ___ became an American way of life. Consumerism C5

  27. Most ___ enjoyed the prosperity of the postwar period. White Americans C6

  28. The dramatic increase in car ownership in the 1950s contributed to: (3) Highway Act, Rise in use of Amusement Parks, and Wider income gap. C7

  29. For manufacturing businesses, what was the purpose of Planned Obsolescence? Consumers would have to buy replacements. C8

  30. What contributed to the economic recovery after the war ? Consumer Demand, Marshal Plan, and the Cold War C9

  31. C10

  32. A style of music characterized by the use of improvisation. JAZZ D1

  33. Social and artistic movement of the 1950s, stressing unrestrained literary self-expression and non-conformity Beat Movement D2

  34. Most Americans in the 1950s relied on ___ as their primary source of entertainment and information Television D3

  35. Criticism of television in the 1950s was based on: Its portrayal of an idealized society. D4

  36. In the 1950s, both the beat movement and rock-n-roll were viewed as forms of: REBELLION D5

  37. With the rise of the television industry during the 1950s, how did the Radio Industry carve out a niche? Local programming of news, weather, music, and community issues. D6

  38. Artist that mixed Gospel, Country, and the Blues into a style that captured young audiences. ELVIS PRESLEY D7

  39. With the rise of the television industry during the 1950s, how did the Movie Industry carve out a niche? Size of the screen, the colors, and stereophonic sound . D8

  40. How did American prejudices affect Jazz and Jazz Audiences? Fewer radio stations geared towards African American shows. D9

  41. D10

  42. Purchased the franchise rights for McDonalds for $2.7 million. Ray Kroc E1

  43. Man who coined the phrase, “Rock-n-Roll”. Alan Freed E2

  44. Woman that was responsible for starting the Montgomery Bus Strike. Rosa Parks E3

  45. Famous Jazz musician of the 1950s. Miles Davis E4

  46. Minority on TV during the 1950s that broke from the stereotypical roles given to minorities. Desi Arnaz E5

  47. Famous female comedian that starred on a TV show with her husband. Lucille Ball E6

  48. The Republican candidate in the Election of 1948. Thomas Dewey E7

  49. California Senator accused of profiting from a secret slush fund during the Election of 1952. Richard Nixon E8

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