Question 1

President Eisenhower

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A)  the Fair Deal. 
B)  the silent majority. 
C)  dynamic conservatism. 
D)  two cars in every garage. 
E)  compassionate conservatism. 
A)  the Fair Deal. 
B)  the silent majority. 
C)  dynamic conservatism. 
D)  two cars in every garage. 
E)  compassionate conservatism. C

Question 2

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-Oral Faubus

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Orval Faubus was the Governor of Arkansas who gained historical significance for his role in the Little Rock Crisis of 1957. Faubus opposed the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School and called in the Arkansas National Guard to prevent African American students from entering the school. This action led to a standoff between the state and federal government, and ultimately resulted in President Eisenhower sending in federal troops to enforce desegregation and protect the rights of the African American students. This event highlighted the ongoing struggle for civil rights in the United States and the federal government's commitment to enforcing desegregation laws. Faubus' actions and the subsequent federal intervention marked a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement and the fight against segregation in schools.

Question 3

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-Playboy magazine

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Playboy magazine is an American men's lifestyle and entertainment magazine that was first published in December 1953 by Hugh Hefner. It became famous for its centerfolds of nude and semi-nude models, known as Playmates, but it also included articles on a variety of cultural and intellectual topics, interviews with notable figures, and fiction by prominent writers.

The historical significance of Playboy magazine can be identified in several key areas:

1. Sexual Revolution: Playboy played a significant role in the sexual revolution of the 1960s and 1970s. It challenged the conservative norms of post-World War II America by promoting a lifestyle that embraced sexual freedom and liberation. The magazine's open discussion of sex and its presentation of nudity were groundbreaking at the time.

2. Cultural Impact: Beyond its impact on sexual attitudes, Playboy influenced fashion, the arts, and lifestyle. It became a platform for writers, artists, and photographers to showcase their work. The magazine featured interviews with major cultural figures, including Martin Luther King Jr., John Lennon, and Steve Jobs, providing insights into the thoughts of leading minds.

3. First Amendment Rights: Playboy often found itself at the center of debates over censorship and First Amendment rights. Hugh Hefner was an advocate for freedom of expression, and the magazine's content frequently tested the boundaries of what was considered acceptable in print, leading to various legal battles over obscenity laws.

4. Feminism and Criticism: While Playboy contributed to the loosening of sexual mores, it also faced criticism from feminist groups who argued that it objectified women and perpetuated harmful stereotypes. The magazine's portrayal of women as sexual objects became a point of contention in the broader conversation about gender equality and women's rights.

5. Business Model: Playboy's success spawned a business empire that included television shows, films, and merchandise. The Playboy logo, featuring the iconic rabbit head with a bow tie, became one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. The brand also expanded into the hospitality industry with clubs, resorts, and casinos.

6. Lifestyle and Identity: The magazine promoted a sophisticated bachelor lifestyle that included jazz music, high-quality liquor, and luxury goods. This portrayal of an aspirational lifestyle influenced men's attitudes toward fashion, culture, and social interaction.

In summary, Playboy magazine's historical significance lies in its profound impact on American culture, its role in the sexual revolution, its contributions to the discourse on civil liberties, its contentious relationship with the feminist movement, and its influence on the media and entertainment industries. Despite the controversies and changing social attitudes, Playboy remains an important part of 20th-century American history.

Question 4

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-Gamal Abdel Nasser

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Gamal Abdel Nasser was the second Presid

Question 5

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-Richard Nixon

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Richard Nixon was the 37th President of

Question 6

Among anticommunists,Senator Joseph R.McCarthy was the

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A)  most effective. 
B)  first Republican. 
C)  only true World War II hero. 
D)  one who most damaged free speech and fair play. 
E)  one who organized a national movement. 
A)  most effective. 
B)  first Republican. 
C)  only true World War II hero. 
D)  one who most damaged free speech and fair play. 
E)  one who organized a national movement.

Question 7

How did American mass production and mass popular culture affect the rest of the world in the 1950s and after?

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American mass production and mass popula

Question 8

The new militancy and restlessness among many members of the African American community after 1945 was especially generated by

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A)  the growing moral criticism of segregation by white church leaders. 
B)  blacks' increasing awareness during and after the war of the gap between American democratic ideals and racial practices. 
C)  the appointment of Thurgood Marshall, chief legal counsel of the NAACP, to the Supreme Court. 
D)  Dwight Eisenhower's commitment to civil rights. 
E)  the agitation of A. Philip Randolph. 
A)  the growing moral criticism of segregation by white church leaders. 
B)  blacks' increasing awareness during and after the war of the gap between American democratic ideals and racial practices. 
C)  the appointment of Thurgood Marshall, chief legal counsel of the NAACP, to the Supreme Court. 
D)  Dwight Eisenhower's commitment to civil rights. 
E)  the agitation of A. Philip Randolph.

Question 9

How did television affect American religion,sports,and politics in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

Television had a significant impact on A

Question 10

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-Suez crisis

Accepted Answer

The Suez Crisis, also known as the Suez

Question 11

The Eisenhower-promoted public works project that was far larger and more expensive than anything in Roosevelt's New Deal was the

Accepted Answer

A)  interstate highway system. 
B)  Grand Coulee dam project. 
C)  St. Lawrence seaway. 
D)  airport construction program. 
E)  public housing system. 
A)  interstate highway system. 
B)  Grand Coulee dam project. 
C)  St. Lawrence seaway. 
D)  airport construction program. 
E)  public housing system.

Question 12

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-Norman Mailer

Accepted Answer

Norman Mailer (1923-2007) was an America

Question 13

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-James Baldwin

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James Baldwin was an American novelist,

Question 14

After World War II ended,most American women

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A)  held part-time jobs in relatively poorly paid occupations. 
B)  cared for their families and did not work outside the home. 
C)  pressed for full equality in the workplace. 
D)  worked full time outside the home. 
E)  pursued college education or formal job training. 
A)  held part-time jobs in relatively poorly paid occupations. 
B)  cared for their families and did not work outside the home. 
C)  pressed for full equality in the workplace. 
D)  worked full time outside the home. 
E)  pursued college education or formal job training.

Question 15

The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)was an outgrowth of the

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A)  antiwar movement of the 1960s. 
B)  black power movement of the 1960s. 
C)  ban-the-bomb movement of the 1950s. 
D)  Civil Rights Act of 1957. 
E)  sit-in movement launched by young southern blacks. 
A)  antiwar movement of the 1960s. 
B)  black power movement of the 1960s. 
C)  ban-the-bomb movement of the 1950s. 
D)  Civil Rights Act of 1957. 
E)  sit-in movement launched by young southern blacks.

Question 16

How did Europeans' increasingly critical views of American race relations affect attitudes toward the civil rights movement during the later 1950s? Were critics like Gunnar Myrdal essentially right that Americans would have to choose between their ideals of democracy and their practice of racism?

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The increasingly critical views of Ameri

Question 17

Senator Joseph McCarthy first rose to national prominence by

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A)  revealing that communist spies were passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union. 
B)  charging that there was extensive communist influence in Hollywood and the media. 
C)  asserting that General George Marshall was part of a vast communist conspiracy within the U.S. Army. 
D)  mobilizing Republicans to demand a stronger anticommunist foreign policy in East Asia. 
E)  charging that dozens of known communists were working within the U.S. State Department. 
A)  revealing that communist spies were passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union. 
B)  charging that there was extensive communist influence in Hollywood and the media. 
C)  asserting that General George Marshall was part of a vast communist conspiracy within the U.S. Army. 
D)  mobilizing Republicans to demand a stronger anticommunist foreign policy in East Asia. 
E)  charging that dozens of known communists were working within the U.S. State Department.

Question 18

Two postwar American fiction writers,who explored the problems and anxieties of affluence,were

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A)  John Updike and John Cheever. 
B)  Joseph Heller and Kurt Vonnegut. 
C)  Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller. 
D)  Ralph Ellison and James Baldwin. 
E)  Eudora Welty and Flannery O'Connor. 
A)  John Updike and John Cheever. 
B)  Joseph Heller and Kurt Vonnegut. 
C)  Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller. 
D)  Ralph Ellison and James Baldwin. 
E)  Eudora Welty and Flannery O'Connor.

Question 19

The factor that may well have tipped the electoral scales for John F.Kennedy in the presidential election of 1960 was

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A)  his age. 
B)  his religion. 
C)  his televised debates with Richard M. Nixon. 
D)  President Eisenhower's heavy loss of popularity in his last two years in office. 
E)  his family. 
A)  his age. 
B)  his religion. 
C)  his televised debates with Richard M. Nixon. 
D)  President Eisenhower's heavy loss of popularity in his last two years in office. 
E)  his family.

Question 20

Compared to World War I,the literary outpouring after World War II tended to be

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A)  more focused on realistic portrayals of war. 
B)  less focused on realistic portrayals of war. 
C)  more simplistic. 
D)  less realistic. 
E)  less confessional in tone. 
A)  more focused on realistic portrayals of war. 
B)  less focused on realistic portrayals of war. 
C)  more simplistic. 
D)  less realistic. 
E)  less confessional in tone.

Exam 37: The Eisenhower Era,1952-1960

President Eisenhower

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Oral Faubus

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Playboy magazine

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Gamal Abdel Nasser

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Richard Nixon

Among anticommunists,Senator Joseph R.McCarthy was the

How did American mass production and mass popular culture affect the rest of the world in the 1950s and after?

The new militancy and restlessness among many members of the African American community after 1945 was especially generated by

How did television affect American religion,sports,and politics in the 1950s?

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Suez crisis

The Eisenhower-promoted public works project that was far larger and more expensive than anything in Roosevelt's New Deal was the

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Norman Mailer

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -James Baldwin

After World War II ended,most American women

The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)was an outgrowth of the

How did Europeans' increasingly critical views of American race relations affect attitudes toward the civil rights movement during the later 1950s? Were critics like Gunnar Myrdal essentially right that Americans would have to choose between their ideals of democracy and their practice of racism?

Senator Joseph McCarthy first rose to national prominence by

Two postwar American fiction writers,who explored the problems and anxieties of affluence,were

The factor that may well have tipped the electoral scales for John F.Kennedy in the presidential election of 1960 was

Compared to World War I,the literary outpouring after World War II tended to be

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The Planting of English America,1500-1733

Settling the Northern Colonies,1619-1700

American Life in the Seventeenth Century,1607-1692

Colonial Society on the Eve of Revolution,1700-1775

The Duel for North America,1608-1763

The Road to Revolution,1763-1775

America Secedes from the Empire,1775-1783

The Confederation and the Constitution,1776-1790

Launching the New Ship of State,1789-1800

The Triumphs and Travails of the Jeffersonian Republic,1800-1812

The Second War for Independence and the Upsurge of Nationalism,1812-1824

The Rise of a Mass Democracy,1824-1840

Forging the National Economy,1790-1860

The Ferment of Reform and Culture,1790-1860

The South and the Slavery Controversy,1793-1860

Manifest Destiny and Its Legacy,1841-1848

Renewing the Sectional Struggle,1848-1854

Drifting Toward Disunion,1854-1861

Girding for War: The North and the South,1861-1865

The Furnace of Civil War,1861-1865

The Ordeal of Reconstruction,1865-1877

Political Paralysis in the Gilded Age,1869-1896

Industry Comes of Age,1865-1900

America Moves to the City,1865-1900

The Great West and the Agricultural Revolution,1865-1896

Empire and Expansion,1890-1909

Progressivism and the Republican Roosevelt,1901-1912

Wilsonian Progressivism at Home and Abroad,1912-1916

The War to End War,1917-1918

American Life in the "Roaring Twenties",1919-1929

The Politics of Boom and Bust,1920-1932

The Great Depression and the New Deal,1933-1939

Franklin D.Roosevelt and the Shadow of War,1933-1941

America in World War II,1941-1945

The Cold War Begins,1945-1952

The Stormy Sixties,1960-1968

The Stalemated Seventies,1968-1980

The Resurgence of Conservatism,1980-1992

America Confronts the Post-Cold War Era,1992-2009

The American People Face a New Century

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