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The former WWII general and Secretary of State that had ideas for making Europe stronger after the war.
Who is George Marshall?
100
Capital of Soviet Union
What is Moscow?
100
Organization formed to find peaceful solutions to problems
What is United Nations?
100
Cities along the edges of a city where called this
What is suburbs?
100
A trip to work
What is a commute?
200
A popular nightly news caster in the 1050's
Who is Walter Cronkite?
200
Country divided into two sides
What is Germany?
200
Political and economic system in which the government owns all of the businesses and land
What is Communism?
200
Law providing benefits to help veterans succeed in civilian society
What is GI Bill?
200
Roadway across America used for fun spots and vacation
What is Route 66?
300
Former First lady that was an advocate for women's rights
Who is Eleanor Roosevelt?
300
The name given to the "line" that divided Eastern and Western Europe
What is The Iron Curtain?
300
Program where US would set up assistance to help Europe rebuild
What is Marshall Plan?
300
What unions would use to force businesses to meet demands
What are strikes?
300
Grew from 47.3 million to 64.2
What is number of children in the US in 50's and 60's?
400
Had his 1st rock and roll hit in 1956
Who is Elvis Pressley?
400
Place where Disneyland opened up
What is Anaheim, California?
400
The year the Iron Curtain fell
What is 1946?
400
People born from 1946-1964 are called
What are Baby Boomers?
400
Created the 1st interstate highway system
What is Federal Aid Highway Act?
500
Most powerful leader of the Soviet Union
Who is Kruschchev?
500
Place most devastated by WWII
What is Europe?
500
Year the Marshall Plan went into effect
What is 1948?
500
War during the early 50's
What is Korean War?
500
Name used to refer to the time in the 50's when airplanes became more prominent
What is the "jet age"?