1950s

Question 1

Fair Deal

Answer 1

A list of proposals put forth by Truman as an agenda to continue FDR’s New Deal policies (Truman wanted to address the economic inequalities and social justice but was shot down by Congress)

Question 2

Taft-Hartley Act

Answer 2

Prohibits certain union practices and requires the disclosure of certain financial and political activities by unions (outlawed union shop and made labor unions liable for damages effectively slowing organized labor)

Question 3

“I like Ike”

Answer 3

Eisenhower’s campaign slogan in 1952

Question 4

GI Bill of Rights

Answer 4

Provided WWII vets with funds for college education, unemployment insurance, and housing (helped WW2 vets who are coming home)

Question 5

Billy Graham

Answer 5

An evangelical preacher who preached the gospel through radio and tv (religious revival people like church again i guess)

Question 6

Allen Ginsberg

Answer 6

An American poet who wrote Howl in ‘56 which was the most significant product of the Beat movement

Question 7

Neal Cassidy

Answer 7

A major figure within the Beat generation and movement

Question 8

J.D. Salinger

Answer 8

American author of “The Catcher in the Rye”