The Age of Consensus 1945-69 (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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What time period did the Age of Consensus in the United States cover?
What time period did the Age of Consensus in the United States cover?
Late 1940s to early 1960s
Which three features characterised the Age of Consensus?
Which three features characterised the Age of Consensus?
Economic prosperity, political stability, national unity
What benefits did the GI Bill provide to returning World War II veterans?
What benefits did the GI Bill provide to returning World War II veterans?
Education and home loans
Which consumer goods did Americans increasingly buy during this period of prosperity?
Which consumer goods did Americans increasingly buy during this period of prosperity?
Homes, cars, and modern appliances
What three key issues did Democrats and Republicans largely agree on?
What three key issues did Democrats and Republicans largely agree on?
Anti-communism, economic growth, strong defence
What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?
What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?
Aid Europe and prevent communism spread
How was the American Dream defined during the Age of Consensus?
How was the American Dream defined during the Age of Consensus?
Success through hard work and determination
What became the idealised social unit during the Age of Consensus?
What became the idealised social unit during the Age of Consensus?
The nuclear family
What factor united Americans against a common enemy during this era?
What factor united Americans against a common enemy during this era?
Fear of communism
What was McCarthyism?
What was McCarthyism?
Making accusations without proper evidence
When was NATO formed and what was its purpose?
When was NATO formed and what was its purpose?
1949, to counter the Soviet Union
When did the Age of Consensus begin to break down?
When did the Age of Consensus begin to break down?
The 1960s