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Opened Disneyland in 1955
Who is Walt Disney?
50
A conflict between democratic and communistic ideologies
What is the Cold War?
50
Famous doll first introduced in the 50s
What is Barbie
50
229 episodes aired on ABC form 1955-1961
What is "Wyatt Earp"
50
Important piece of technology that was a byproduct of the Arms Race
What is satellite?
100
Revolutionized baseball in the 40s, and finally won a World Series in 1955
Who is Jackie Robinson
100
Included a policy of "massive retaliation"
What is the Arms Race?
100
Introduced in the 50s and is bundled with every TV today
What is a remote control
100
Largest selling periodical in the 50s
What is TV Guide?
100
Piece of technology that was mainly improved during the 50s
What was the computer?
150
Leader of the non-violent Civil Rights Movement
Who is Martin Luther King Jr?
150
Created fear in the hearts of Americans and a sense of urgency to create greater technology
What is the Space Race?
150
New women's bathing suit that was frowned upon by older generations
What is the bikini
150
Broadcasted the very first color TV commercial
What is CBS?
150
Made life at home simpler (with respect to cooking)
What is microwave ovens?
200
King of Rock and Roll
Who is Elvis Presley?
200
President from 1945 until 1953
Who was Harry Truman?
200
"Only You can Prevent Wildfires" - Slogan introduced by which mascot?
Who is Smokey the Bear?
200
This fictional monster inspired many spin-offs, and a recent remake
What is Godzilla
200
First passenger jet
What was the de Havilland Comet?
250
Young movie star who died young at the age of 24
Who is James Dean?
250
Nikita Khrushchev replaced this deceased leader
Who was Joseph Stalin?
250
This toy hoop became popular in the 50s
What is the Hula Hoop?
250
Possibly the most famous female actress of the times
Who is Marilyn Monroe?
250
Created the first universal credit card
Who was Frank X. McNamara?
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