Post War America

Question 1

Consumerism

Answer 1

the protection or promotion of the interests of consumers

Question 2

Suburbanization

Answer 2

the growth of areas on the fringes of cities

Question 3

1956 Federal Highway Act

Answer 3

network of high speed roads built to make interstate travel faster and easier

Question 4

Levittown

Answer 4

New York town of mass-produced homes which became a symbol for many similar suburban towns

Question 5

Corporate Growth

Answer 5

growth of industries and consumerism

Question 6

Eisenhower

Answer 6

34th President of US
involved with the Cold War
commanded the allied forces in WWII

Question 7

baby boom

Answer 7

a temporary marked increase in the birth rate, especially the one following World War II

Question 8

Leave it to Beaver

Answer 8

American television situation comedy about an inquisitive and often naïve boy named Theodore “The Beaver” Cleaver and his adventures at home, in school, and around his suburban neighborhood

showed what life was like in suburbs

Question 9

I Love Lucy

Answer 9

American television sitcom starring Lucille Ball

first show to be broadcasted live

Question 10

Father Knows Best

Answer 10

American radio and television comedy series which portrayed a middle class family life in the Midwest

Question 11

Elvis Presley

Answer 11

an American singer, musician, and actor

Question 12

The Beats and other Conformity

Answer 12

bunch of writers who criticized conformity in America