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Advances in Medicine
Women's Roles
Entertainment and Leisure
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What vaccine was introduced in the 1950's?
polio
100
Why did women move into the work force?
They wanted to make a name for themselves and provide an income.
100
what was the most popular sport in the 50's?
baseball
200
What organ was the first to be transplanted?
A kidney
200
By 1959, what percent of women held paying jobs?
almost 40%
200
Name two labor-saving devices introduced in the 1950's?
washing machine, dish washer
300
What was the advantage to discovering DNA in the 50's?
To catch criminals
300
What were the 3 main jobs that women held in the 1950's?
nursing, teaching, and office support
300
How much was spent on leisure goods in the 50's?
$30 billion
400
In 1957, what percent of women held management positions?
12%