Question 1

What role did Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren play in the case of Brown v. Board of Education?

Accepted Answer

Earl Warren worked hard to ensure that the Court reached a unanimous decision in Brown v. Board of Education, even personally lobbying his fellow Justices to support the decision.

Question 2

How did Eisenhower justify the passage of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956?

Accepted Answer

President Eisenhower justified the passage of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 by arguing that it would enable the evacuation of American cities in case of a nuclear attack. He believed that a network of highways would be critical in ensuring the survival of millions of Americans in the event of a catastrophic war.

Question 3

The decision in Brown v. Board of Education overturned the ruling in __________.

Accepted Answer

Brown v. Board of Education overturned the ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson, which established the "separate but equal" doctrine and allowed for racial segregation in public facilities.

Question 4

__________ led the NAACP's legal team in the Brown v. Board of Education case.

Accepted Answer

Thurgood Marshall led the NAACP's legal team in the Brown v. Board of Education case. Earl Warren was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who delivered the unanimous decision in the case. Kenneth Clark was a social psychologist who conducted the "doll tests" that were influential in the case, but he was not part of the legal team. Byron White was a Supreme Court Justice at the time of the case but did not play a significant role in it.

Question 5

Which of the following best characterizes President Eisenhower's attitude toward integration?

Accepted Answer

While President Eisenhower did publicly support the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education, he was not a passionate advocate for integration and was often cautious in his approach to implementing it. He was also criticized by civil rights activists for not doing enough to push for desegregation, especially in the southern states.

Question 6

Arkansas Governor Orville Faubus sought to block the __________.

Accepted Answer

Governor Orville Faubus sought to block the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas by preventing black students from entering the school and calling in the Arkansas National Guard to enforce the segregationist policy.

Question 7

Who benefited from the policies of the Federal Housing Administration in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

The policies of the Federal Housing Administration during the 1950s primarily benefited white middle-class families by providing them with government-backed loans to purchase homes in newly developed suburbs. Discriminatory practices, such as redlining and restrictive covenants, were also in place, preventing black and Hispanic families from accessing these benefits.

Question 8

After World War II, the employment of married women __________.

Accepted Answer

The employment of married women continued to rise after World War II as they were encouraged to join the workforce to support the post-war economic growth. This marked a significant shift in societal norms and gender roles.

Question 9

Who benefited from the Housing Acts of 1949 and 1954?

Accepted Answer

The Housing Acts of 1949 and 1954 primarily benefited bankers and real estate developers by providing federal funding and support for urban renewal projects, which often led to the development of new housing and commercial areas, generating significant profits for those in the banking and real estate sectors.

Question 10

Martin Luther King Jr. emerged as a leader of the civil rights movement during which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther King Jr. emerged as a leader of the civil rights movement during the bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama. This was a pivotal moment in the movement, as it brought national attention to the issue of racial segregation on public transportation and established nonviolent protest as a powerful tool for achieving social change. While King was involved in many other important moments in the civil rights movement, including the March on Washington, D.C., it was his leadership during the Montgomery bus boycott that first brought him to national prominence.

Question 11

In The Feminine Mystique, __________ explored the "problem that has no name."

Accepted Answer

Betty Friedan is the author of The Feminine Mystique, a book that explores the problem of the unfulfilling roles of women in society that she refers to as the "problem that has no name."

Question 12

The policy of red lining __________.

Accepted Answer

Red lining was a discriminatory practice used by banks and other institutions to designate certain neighborhoods as off-limits to ethnic minorities, particularly African Americans. The practice was based on race and contributed to housing segregation and inequality. It was not ruled unconstitutional until the Fair Housing Act of 1968.

Question 13

Rosa Parks was __________.

Accepted Answer

Rosa Parks was an active member of her local NAACP chapter and served as its secretary.

Question 14

Which of the following leaders was reluctant to use his power to support racial integration?

Accepted Answer

President Eisenhower was reluctant to use his power to support racial integration, as seen in his initial hesitation to enforce the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education and his use of the National Guard to prevent the integration of Little Rock Central High School.

Question 15

The Soviet Union pointed to American race relations as an indication of American __________.

Accepted Answer

The Soviet Union criticized American race relations as evidence of American hypocrisy, citing the contrast between American rhetoric about equality and the reality of segregation and discrimination.

Question 16

Which of the following was true of middle-class white families in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

Middle-class white families in the 1950s exhibited a great deal of conformity in their consumer behavior. They tended to conform to the standards of the dominant culture, seeking to maintain a comfortable and stable lifestyle. This conformity was reflected in the way they spent money, the products they bought, and the way they presented themselves socially.

Question 17

President Eisenhower tried to __________.

Accepted Answer

President Eisenhower was wary of the growing power and cost of the military-industrial complex and sought to control the defense buildup.

Question 18

In the 1950s, 25 percent of all women attending college __________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Between 1947 and 1961, the national income increased by __________ percent.

Accepted Answer

According to the information given in the question, the national income increased by a certain percentage between 1947 and 1961. The percentage increase is not specified, but we are asked to choose the best option among the given choices. Of the four options, the most likely percentage increase is 60%, which is option C. If we assume that the increase happened in a linear manner over the 14-year period, then the annual percentage increase would be around 4.29%. This is a reasonable increase for a growing economy, and it corresponds to a cumulative increase of around 60% over the 14-year period. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

Question 20

Which of the following was true of suburban growth between 1950 and 1970?

Accepted Answer

Suburban growth between 1950 and 1970 was characterized by a significant increase in population, with the suburban population more than doubling during this time period.

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