Lesson 3

Question 1

Sun Belt

Answer 1

Southern and western states that offered a warm climate year-round and low tax rates.

Question 2

Urban renewal

Answer 2

A plan to improve life in cities

Question 3

Baby boom

Answer 3

A significant increase in the number of babies born (1946-1964)

Question 4

In the 1950’s the federal government began an urban renewal program mainly to ____________________

Answer 4

Improve life in the cities

Question 5

During the 1950’s, musicians such as Elvis Presley helped helped what type of music become popular?

Answer 5

Rock ‘n’ Roll

Question 6

In the 1950’s many people moved to the _______________ where tax rates were often low

Answer 6

Sun Belt

Question 7

The 1952 novel,_____________,focused on the isolation from mainstream society felt by many African Americans.

Answer 7

Invisible man

Question 8

Some suburban communities,including Levittown, refused to sell homes to _____________.

Answer 8

African Americans