To What Extent Did Ameircan Culture Change 1945-55 Flashcards
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What song by Bill Haley and the Comets became a national pop music hit in 1955?
Rock Around the Clock
What was Elvis Presley’s first pop music hit?
Heartbreak Hotel
What percentage of American homes had televisions in 1955?
76 percent
Which sitcom began on US television in 1951?
I Love Lucy
What radio show, known for its rock’n’roll theme, began in Cleveland in 1952?
Moondog’s Rock’n’roll Show
What percentage of American homes had televisions in 1952?
2.9 percent
What was the first sitcom on US television?
The Goldbergs
Who launched the first nationwide television entertainment show?
Ed Sullivan
What group was found guilty by the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)?
Hollywood Ten
Which film starring Marlon Brando dealt with gangs of motorcyclists?
The Wild One
What play by Arthur Miller deals with the Salem witch trials?
The Crucible
During which global conflict did Hollywood produce patriotic films to support the war effort?
Second World War
Which Hollywood directors made films about the US Navy and Air Force during the Second World War?
John Ford and William Wyler
What significant political conflict was Hollywood a part of after 1945?
Cold War
What labor issues affected Hollywood after 1945?
Strikes
Who was the head of the Screen Actors’ Guild that aided HUAC’s investigation in 1947?
Ronald Reagan
Fill in the blank: The Hollywood Ten refused to cooperate with _______.
HUAC
What was the Hollywood Ten charged with in 1947?
The Hollywood Ten were charged with contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with HUAC.
Who were some of the supporters of the Hollywood Ten?
Supporters included major film stars like Humphrey Bogart, Henry Fonda, Gene Kelly, Katharine Hepburn, and Frank Sinatra.
What did the Committee for the First Amendment advocate for?
The Committee campaigned to defend the right of Americans to free speech.
What was the public’s initial reaction to the HUAC investigations?
Initially, the public tended to support Hollywood workers in the investigation.
What significant outcome resulted from the HUAC investigations?
A blacklist was produced of Hollywood actors and writers who would not be employed in the film industry.
What was the consequence of being blacklisted in Hollywood?
Blacklisted individuals were dismissed without compensation and many were forced to work overseas.