Social Life
1950's Facts
(ALL 500)
(ALL 500)
Politics
Civil Rights
Cassin's Thoughts
100
This described the massive increase in reproduction seen in the 1950's
What is the Baby Boom?
100
School Segregation was made illegal in this year.
What is 1954?
100
This is the term for the fear of communism in the United States.
What is the Red Scare?
100
This key Civil Rights leader lived to 2005, meaning she could have seen the original Shrek film.
Who is Rosa Parks.
100
When is Mother's Day? (Date)
What is May 10th, 2026.
200
This was the cheap, mass-produced suburbs popping up all around America during the 1950's.
What is a Levittown?
200
Disney Land made it's opening debut in this year.
What is 1955?
200
This U.S. Senator created a political philosophy of public accusations with insufficient evidence.
Who is Joseph McCarthy?
200
This was the northern alternative to legal segregation, which was known as Jim Crow in the South.
What is De Facto Segregation.
200
How many breathes do you take in an average night of sleep? (Breathes per minute)
What is between 12-20 breathes per minute.
300
This popular writing style during the 1950's criticized the older generation & their ideals
What is the Beat Movement?
300
The Corvette, as pictured below, made it's debut in this year.
What is 1953?
300
This United States rehabilitation plan worked to aid struggling European nations following WWII (while also educating them on Democracy).
What is the Marshall Plan?
300
Who is this?
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
300
Who is this?
Who is Betty White?
400
Name me three of the Rock n' Roll figures I showed in my presentation.
Answers include: Frank Sinatra, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ray Charles, or Elvis Presley
400
Hawaii became the 50th U.S. State in this year.
What is 1959?
400
This was one of the first major Proxy Wars, meaning it had deeper meaning & origins than the two countries who were at battle.
What was the Korean War?
400
During the Montgomery Bus Boycotts, part of the reason for why they occurred is the reliance on Africa American riders by the City Bus System. What percentage of riders were African American?
What is 75%
400
How many species of Crab are there? (Closest Answer Wins)
What is 7,000 species
500
1,000 Point Question. You will be given within 5% of the correct answer.
1. What was the % of American households that had a TV in 1950?
2. What was the % of American households that had a TV in 1960?
Correct Answers:
1. 9% (4% - 14%)
2. 90% (85% - 95%)
500
CBS Broadcast their very first color TV program in this year.
What is 1951?
500
By official record, how many people were executed due to McCarthyism? (0-100)
What is 2?
500
This court case was overturned by Brown vs. Board.
What is Plessy vs. Ferguson.
500
How many toes does an Elephant have in total?
What is 18 toes (5 on the two front feet, 4 on the two back feet)