Question 1
During the Truman and Eisenhower administrations, corporate development in the United States
A) declined in importance economically.
B) was unable to expand into foreign markets.
C) was discouraged by government policy.
D) was characterized by increasing concentration of control.
Question 2
As a result of defense spending in the 1950s, all of the following occurred EXCEPT
A) aircraft and electronic industries were stimulated.
B) half the federal budget went to the armed forces.
C) most citizens protested the huge expenditures.
D) business-government ties grew stronger.
Question 3
During the Eisenhower administration, an important factor in promoting the material development of the United States was
A) a population shift away from suburban areas.
B) less corporate control of the American economy.
C) construction of the interstate highway system.
D) control of the economy by the Office of Price Administration.
Question 4
By 1960, a majority of all American families
A) had little extra spending money.
B) had made few gains from the Depression years.
C) could attain a middle-class lifestyle.
D) found they could not keep up with the cost of living.
Question 5
The key to Ray Kroc's success was
A) advertising.
B) uniqueness.
C) standardization.
D) conservative thinking.
Question 6
The first commander of the United Nations forces during the Korean War was General ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).