Historian
What war happened in the '40s?
What is World War 2?
This author from the 40s wrote dystopian fiction novels, like 1984 and Animal Farm.
Who is George Orwell?
Who was the most famous artist?
Pablo PICASSO
He plays the trumpet His first name is Louis. What is his last name?
Armstrong
In 1945 what candy was most popular?
Dots
What ended the war between the U.S and Japan?
What is the dropping of the Atomic bombs?
What are some topics that influenced authors in the 1940s?
War, politics, philosophy, race
What state was abstract art centered?
New York
Who is the famous drummer from the 1940s with the last name Clarke?
Kenny Clarke
What is a fast food chain that was created in the 1940s? That is now one of the top fast food chains in the world.
Mcdonalds
What superheroes were popular at this time?
What is Superman and Batman?
This Jewish girl wrote "The Diary of a Young Girl" about her experiences of hiding from Nazis during WW2.
Who is Anne Frank?
Christian Dior was popular for what?
Fashion
Who is Glen Miller?
A Famous 1940s trombone player.
What was mainly eaten during world war 2?
Beans, and pork
What happened to Japanese Americans during WW2?
What is they were placed in Internment Camps?
This play is about a failing businessman that decides to let his family have his life insurance payout.
What is Death of a Salesman
The film "Boom Town" was wat genre?
Western
Who is Tbone?
A famous 1940s guitarist.
What bill provided education and housing benefits for returning veterans?
What is the GI Bill?
This African American author from the 40s wrote a novel called Native Son. His autobiography is called Black Boy.
Who is Richard Wright
What shoes were most popular?
Oxford shoes
What was one of the most famous songs released by Louis Armstrong?
West End Blues