Music
Science
Fashion/Leisure
Economy/Politics
Values
100
What was Elvis Presley's nickname?
Elvis the Pelvis/The King
100
What was an important vaccine in the 1950's?
Polio Vaccine
100
What did men called their slicked back hairstyles?
Ducktails
100
True or False: There was a bed shortage in the 1950's?
True
100
Finish this political slogan: "I Like ______"
Ike
200
What was the top song in 1955?
Rock Around the Clock/ By: Bill Haley and the Comets
200
What was a useless invention of the 1950's?
Bird Diapers
200
What were some fashions important to the 1950's?
Scarves, Black Leather Jackets, and Cashmere Sweaters
200
What was the unemployment rate in 1956?
4.2%
200
Most women did this job in the 1950's...
They were housewives
300
What was the top song of 1957?
Hound Dog/Don't be Cruel By: Elvis Presley
300
What was the first commercial air jet for the U.S.?
The Boeing 707
300
What were some popular toys sold in the 1950's?
Mr. Potato Head, Hula Hoops, and Silly Putty
300
Who was the president from 1945 to 1953?
Harry S. Truman
300
What was the most popular boy's name in the 1950's?
James
400
True or False: Frankie Avalon was famous in the 1950's?
True
400
What was the first portable radio called?
The Transistor Radio
400
What were some games played in the 1950's?
Football, Cricket, and Bingo
400
Who was the president from 1953 to 1961?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
400
What was the most popular girl's name of the 1950's?
Mary
500
What genres does rock music mix?
Rhythm & Blues, Country & Western
500
What was an important race between the government in the 1950's?
The Space Race
500
What fast food restaurants were big in the 1950's?
McDonalds, Dunkin' Donuts, and Denny's
500
What item cost on average $1,510.00 in 1950, but by 1959 was up to $2,200.00?
The automobile
500
Who said that segregation in schools was unconstitutional in 1954?
The Supreme Court
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