Consumerism and prosperity (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was the official name of the GI Bill passed in 1944?
What was the official name of the GI Bill passed in 1944?
Servicemen's Readjustment Act
How much did the government distribute to veterans through the GI Bill between 1944 and 1949?
How much did the government distribute to veterans through the GI Bill between 1944 and 1949?
$4 billion
During which years did the Korean War take place?
During which years did the Korean War take place?
1950-1953
Which industries were boosted by the Korean War?
Which industries were boosted by the Korean War?
Steel, electronics & chemical
Under Truman's Fair Deal, the minimum wage was raised from 40 cents to what amount per hour?
Under Truman's Fair Deal, the minimum wage was raised from 40 cents to what amount per hour?
75 cents
What was President Eisenhower's main approach to boosting the economy after 1952?
What was President Eisenhower's main approach to boosting the economy after 1952?
Reducing regulations on corporations
How many vehicles were on American roads by the mid-1950s?
How many vehicles were on American roads by the mid-1950s?
75 million
How many children were born during the baby boom between 1944 and 1961?
How many children were born during the baby boom between 1944 and 1961?
More than 65 million
What was a major reason couples started families after WWII?
What was a major reason couples started families after WWII?
They had postponed marriage during war
What term described the credit system that allowed families to purchase expensive items?
What term described the credit system that allowed families to purchase expensive items?
Buy now, pay later
Which advertising medium became particularly influential in post-war America?
Which advertising medium became particularly influential in post-war America?
Television advertising
What negative effect did suburban shopping centres have?
What negative effect did suburban shopping centres have?
Contributed to decline of town centres
Which president introduced the Fair Deal programme?
Which president introduced the Fair Deal programme?
Harry S. Truman