The American Dream - What You Need to Know (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In which decade did the American Dream symbolise success through hard work for anyone?
In which decade did the American Dream symbolise success through hard work for anyone?
1960s
Who popularised the term 'Organisation Man'?
Who popularised the term 'Organisation Man'?
William H. Whyte
In what year was the book 'The Organisation Man' published?
In what year was the book 'The Organisation Man' published?
1956
Which was NOT a key element of the American Dream in the 1960s?
Which was NOT a key element of the American Dream in the 1960s?
International travel
Where did the Organisation Man typically live?
Where did the Organisation Man typically live?
The suburbs
What type of workplace was typical for the Organisation Man?
What type of workplace was typical for the Organisation Man?
Large corporations
What did the Organisation Man prioritise over individual aspirations?
What did the Organisation Man prioritise over individual aspirations?
Collective needs of the company
What did the Organisation Man seek within the corporate structure?
What did the Organisation Man seek within the corporate structure?
Job security
Which groups did critics say the American Dream was largely inaccessible to?
Which groups did critics say the American Dream was largely inaccessible to?
Minorities and the poor
What negative consequence did critics link to the focus on consumer goods?
What negative consequence did critics link to the focus on consumer goods?
Excessive materialism
How did critics say conformity pressure affected people?
How did critics say conformity pressure affected people?
Stifled individuality & creativity
What environmental issues did critics link to suburban living and consumerism?
What environmental issues did critics link to suburban living and consumerism?
Urban sprawl and pollution