How did automation change the American workplace after World War II?
It increased the number of white- collar workers and kept production high.
Which sector of the economy was most affected by the changes in the blue-collar workforce after World War II?
manufacturing
After World War II, the U.
S. government
hired more workers as it provided more services to people.
Which statement best describes why large companies became conglomerates after World War II?
They wanted to make their companies less vulnerable to economic crises.
White-collar employees of large corporations in the 1950s and 1960s were
expected to conform to certain ways of thought and dress.
Which description best fits the "organization man" of the 1950s?
a worker who puts the company first and fits in with the other workers
How did Mexican immigrantsaffect the growth of agriculture in California?
Migrant farm workers from Mexico were a critical source of cheap labor.
Why was the bracero program created during World War II?
The war created a labor shortage all over the United States.
The bracero program began as an agreement between
the U.S.
and Mexican governments.
When their contract for farm work was completed, braceros were intended to
return to their families in Mexico.
Why did the United Farm Workers union oppose the bracero program?
It thought farm owners exploited the braceros as a source of cheap labor.
What is one way in which Mexican immigration has affected the population of California?
California has the largest Hispanic population of any state.
Which statement best describes the economic situation in the United States right after World War II?
Prices rose, wages dropped, and workers went on strike.
Which statement best describes Truman's general position on labor?
He supported strong unions as defined by Roosevelt's New Deal policies.
What is one way Truman used the military to control strikes?
He threatened to draft striking workers and then order them as soldiers to keep working
How did the Taft-Hartley Act reflect Congress's response to Truman's labor policies?
It showed that Congress strongly disagreed with Truman's policies.
How did the economic and labor situation during the Korean War compare to the situation during World War II?
The government did not use the control over the economy and industry that it did in World War II.
Which statement best describes the effect of the Taft-Hartley Act?
It limited union powers and emphasized workers' rights not to join a union
Which president expanded the role of the federal government in social welfare programs the most?
Johnson
The "New Frontier" is associated with
increased spending on defense and the space program.
Medicare and Medicaid were intended to provide
health care for the elderly and the poor.
According to the chart, the period when defense spending was the greatest percentage of the U.S. budget was
during the Cold War.
The California Master Plan of 1960 established
a state system of public college education for residents
Presidential power expanded during the Great Depression because
the economic and social problems were so severe
President Franklin Roosevelt increased the power of the presidency by
involving the government in the economy through new agencies and programs.
How did the power of the presidency increase during World War II?
The president expanded the government's role in controlling the economy.
The cartoon refers to Roosevelt's attempt to increase his presidential power by
increasing the number of judges on the Supreme Court.
The greatest changes in presidential power during the Cold War involved
use of troops without declaring war.
Which regions are affected the most by acid rain?
North Central, Northeast, and South
How is air quality affected by the population pattern in the Northeast?
The dense population results in many autos and problems with smog.
What is the main cause of soil pollution in the North Central, South, and West regions?
fertilizers and pesticides used in agriculture
The North Central and Northeast regions are sometimes called the Rustbelt because
many of their factories and power plants are aging.
In which region of the United States is the issue of water pollution and scarcity the most critical?
West
Nuclear waste from power plants is a national issue because
it does not decompose and there is no national plan for storage.
Which statement best describes computer technology today?
Computer technology is involved in nearly every area of our lives.
How has satellite technology changed television since it began in the 1950s?
Satellites have brought worldwide events into American homes.
How have cellular phones changed the way people communicate?
They allow people to communicate easily from almost anywhere.
The Internet was first designed for use by
the military.
Since 1950, life expectancy in the United States has
increased greatly, by about 20 years.
Which statement best describes changes in agriculture since World War II?
Better agricultural distribution leaves few people hungry in today's world.
