Hollywood, the Mass Media and Leisure (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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What was Hollywood's nickname due to its role in promoting the American Dream?
What was Hollywood's nickname due to its role in promoting the American Dream?
The dream factory
During which decades did Hollywood produce films embodying ideals of the American Dream?
During which decades did Hollywood produce films embodying ideals of the American Dream?
1950s and 1960s
Which two stars epitomised Hollywood's success stories?
Which two stars epitomised Hollywood's success stories?
Marilyn Monroe and James Dean
How many people owned TV sets in the U.S. in 1948?
How many people owned TV sets in the U.S. in 1948?
35,000
How many TV sets were in American homes by 1960?
How many TV sets were in American homes by 1960?
More than 50 million
How much TV did the average American watch daily by the end of the 1950s?
How much TV did the average American watch daily by the end of the 1950s?
At least one hour
How many minutes of adverts per hour were shown on sponsored TV programmes?
How many minutes of adverts per hour were shown on sponsored TV programmes?
Up to 10 minutes
What were TV dinners designed for?
What were TV dinners designed for?
To be eaten in front of the TV
Which show was NOT mentioned as promoting ideal 1950s family life?
Which show was NOT mentioned as promoting ideal 1950s family life?
The Twilight Zone
Which sports were classified as minority interests that became multi-million-dollar businesses?
Which sports were classified as minority interests that became multi-million-dollar businesses?
Golf and boxing
What did the televised Army-McCarthy hearings help to do?
What did the televised Army-McCarthy hearings help to do?
Destroy Joseph McCarthy
When did the first televised presidential debates occur and who participated?
When did the first televised presidential debates occur and who participated?
1960: Kennedy vs Nixon