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The phrase refers to the high birth rate that followed the end of WWII

What is the baby boom?

100

This was American foreign policy during the Cold War. It focused on stopping the spread of communism 

What is containment?

100

A leading cause of the Red Scare was the Soviet Union detonating this device.

What is the atomic bomb?

100

During the 1950s, most Americans had this new technology in their house. 

What is a television?

100

This phrase refers to the military, economic, and political rivalry between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. 

What is the Cold War?

200

This law helped WWII veterans take out loans, go to college, and buy houses 

What is the GI Bill?

200

This conflict is often referred to as the "Forgotten War". 

What is the Korean War?

200

This couple was executed for passing information about the atomic bomb to the Soviet Union. 

Who are Julius and Ethel Rosenberg?

200

Popular Culture often promoted this term, which refers to fitting in.

What is conformity?

200

Also known as the Golden Arches, this fast food chain became popular in the 1950s

What is McDonalds?

300

This new system of roads became necessary in the 1950s, as many Americans had a car and commuted to work. 

What is the interstate highway system?

300

This was a promise that the US would do whatever it takes militarily and economically to stop the spread of communism. 

What is the Truman Doctrine? 

300

This committee investigated suspected communist influence in Hollywood during the late 1940s and 1950s."

What is HUAC?

300

This style of music was influenced by the blues style of the rural South.

What is rock and roll?

300

A former WWII general, this man was president from 1951 - 1953. 

Who is Dwight Eisenhower? 

400

This neighborhood outside of New York became famous for its cheap houses that were made by assembly line. 

What is Levittown?

400
This event happened after the Soviet Union used a blockade to try and close of Berlin from the rest of Western occupied Germany. 

What is the Berlin Airlift?

400

This Senator from Wisconsin became a leading figure of the Red Scare, and was known for making bold claims without any evidence.  

Who is Joseph McCarhthy?

400

This singer caused a lot of controversy for his style of dance and the lyrics in his music. 

Who is Elvis Presley?

400

This type of long skirt was popular in the 1950s. 

What is the poodle skirt?

500

During the 1950s, companies used this on television to persuade people to buy their products. 

What are commercials?

500

This is the area between North and South Korea. It is considered on the most dangerous places on earth. 

What is the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
500

McCarthy's downfall happened after he accused this institution of being communist. 

What is the U.S. Army?

500

This popular tv show featured a housewife named Lucy and her husband Ricky. 

What is I Love Lucy?

500

Smarter than the average bear, this cartoon character and his friend Boo Boo loves to steal picnic baskets. 

Who is Yogi Bear?

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