America 1920-1973: Post-war Society and Economy

Question 1

What era did post-war America see?

Answer 1

Consumerism

Question 2

What is consumerism

Answer 2

The concept of ever-expanding consumption of goods benefits the economy.

Question 3

What was known as the ‘American Dream’?

Answer 3

The idea that anyone could succeed through hard work.

Question 4

Name 5 factors that contributed to the consumer society in post-war America.

Answer 4

1. Luxury goods on demand as they were rare during the war
2. ’ buy now, pay later ‘ schemes
3. Huge shopping centres on the outskirts of cities and towns
4. An increase in overseas spnding on US-made goods
5. ‘baby boom’- a 40% increase in population

Question 5

Name 5 of the affordable luxury goods in post-war America.

Answer 5

1. Refrigerators
2. Ovens
3. Vaccum cleaners
4. Cars
5. TVs

Question 6

Fun Fact Gap Fill: _/10 Americans had …. in their household
1. TVs
2. Cars
3. Washing machine
4. Telephone

Answer 6

1. 9/10
2. 8/10
3. 7/10
4. 8/10

Question 7

When did FDR pass away?

Answer 7

April 1945

Question 8

Who replaced FDR?

Answer 8

Harry S Truman

Question 9

What were the 2 main issues Truman wished to tackle?

Answer 9

1. Poverty
2. African- American rights

Question 10

The ____ Deal was a set of proposals put forward by U.S. President Harry S. Truman to Congress in 19__ and in his _______ 1949 State of the _____address.

Answer 10

1. Fair
2. 1945
3. January
4. Union

Question 11

What are 2 ‘ Fair Deal’ policies that were successful in combatting poverty?

Answer 11

1. Raised minimum hourly wage from 40 cents to 75 cents
2. Large slum housing was cleared up and replaced by affordable homes

Question 12

What are 2 ‘ Fair Deal’ policies that were successful in helping the effects of war veterans?

Answer 12

. GI Bill made cheap home loans available to war veterans