People
Economy
Cold War
Pop Culture
Potent Potables
100
I was the first president in a wheelchair, elected 4x (still a record), and died while in office.
FDR
100
This is who worked in factories while men of America were off fighting WW2...
Women of America
100
The Cold War was between who and whom?
USA vs USSR
100
In the 1950s, this rocker rose to fame with hits like "Jailhouse Rock", "Blue Christmas", and "Blue Suede Shoes".
Elvis Presley
100
Mr. McNelis' favorite football team is the ...
JETS
200
I took over after being vice-president, I was given control of the USA while WWII was going on! I later ran for re-election in 1948 and took a train to meet my voters. I overcame a lot and won!
Truman
200
This bill helped pay for returning soldier's new homes, new businesses, or for their college education...
GI Bill
200
Explain why it's name is the "Cold War".
There was never a "hot war" between the two countries, just different spying and proxy wars between the two sides.
200
Sports saw the first Black athlete integrated into baseball, this was his name.
Bonus
What number did he wear?
Jackie Robinson
42
200
Mr. McNelis favorite color is actually one of the least liked colors in the whole spectrum. What is it?
Red
300
I was the dictator of Communist Soviet Russia, and my name means "man of steel" in Russia.
Stalin
300
This was Truman's plan for expanding Social Security and Medicare, and even included civil rights protections like making racial hiring practices illegal.
Fair Deal
300
This was the phrase for the division of Europe, freedom and democracy on one side and Communism/Soviet control on the other...
Iron Curtain
300
This type of "high temperature" car is often called a classic or a retro car, and began in the 50s. These cars are still seen at auto shows today.
Hot Rod
300
Disc Golf is one of Mr. McNelis' favorite hobbies, this is when you score 2 under par on a given hole.
Eagle
400
I am the person who Winston is named after and part of the Big 3 at Yalta. I lead the UK during and after WWII.
Winston Churchill
400
Under the Marshall plan, who received millions of dollars from the US in aid and for what purpose?
European countries to rebuild after WWII and resist Communist expansion.
400
This was the first "war" of the Cold War, beginning in the middle of the 1950's. The country is still divided today.
Korean War
400
This type of theater thrived in the 50s and there are still a few today!
Drive In Theater
400
Mr. McNelis favorite college football team is currently undefeated AND they don't belong to a big sports conference. Who could it be?
Notre Dame
500
I famously ran against Truman for president in 1948 and was famously declared the winner BEFORE all the votes were counted. I wound up losing!
Dewey
500
Truman ended rationing and caused a pricing panic when people rushed to buy _________ after the war's rationing had ended. This caused __________, or widespread price increases/reduction of the value of the dollar.
Gasoline (other products too)
Inflation
500
This group was formed to join together countries that were resisting Russian expansion in Europe and other parts of the world. Based around a particular ocean...
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
500
The #1 show on TV for the whole of the 1950s was this show, featuring Lucille Ball. It was an honest and candid depiction of a married couple.
I LOVE LUCY
500
Mr. McNelis calls Metlife Stadium this demeaning nickname, because it looks like an item in his pantry.
The Big Tuna Can