post-war America Flashcards
How Many Cars were on the Road by 1950?
By 1950 there were 40 million cars on the roads of the USA
Prior to the 1965 ‘Voting Rights Act’, How many Black voters were registered in Mississippi?
Only 5 percent of African Americans were registered to vote in Mississippi
How big was the ‘Baby Boom’?
In 1946 there were 34 million babies born. Between 1946 and 1964, 76.4 million babies were born
What was the state of American Industry in 1947?
In 1947 despite possessing only 7% of the world’s population, the USA produced half the world’s manufactured goods.
How common were ‘modern appliances’ by the end of the 1950s?
By the end of the 1950s, nine out of every ten US households had a TV, eight had a car and a telephone, and seven had a washing machine.
What was HUAC?
HUAC (the House of
Representatives Un-American Activities Committee)
A committee of the U.S. House of Representatives investigated allegations of communist activity in the U.S. during the early years of the Cold War.
How much did JFK increase the Minimum Wage?
JFK increased the minimum wage from $1 to $1.25
How many people attended the March on Washington?
Over 250,000 people attended the March on Washington, with 50,000 white supporters.
What happened on 9 February 1964?
On 9 February 1964, the Beatles first performed on the Ed Sullivan Show. They pulled in an incredible 75 million viewers, roughly 3/4 of the total audience in America at the time.
What was the Impact of the Civil Rights Act 1964 and Voting Rights Act 1965?
By 1966 over 400,000 black Americans registered to vote
