Here are the answers to the questions on the worksheet, based on the *America: The Story of Us* episode "Superpower."
1.
How much more money does the average American family earn than those in Europe?
The average American family earns about
twice as much (or double) as families in Europe during this time period.
2.
Which president made it his mission to build an interstate highway?
President
Dwight D. Eisenhower (often called Ike). He was inspired by the German autobahn he saw during World War II and wanted a similar system for defense and commerce in the U.S.
3.
What percentage of the world’s cars is the United States producing?
In the 1950s, the United States was producing about
75% (three-quarters) of the world’s cars.
4.
Describe the typical Levittown:
Levittowns were large suburban housing developments built quickly and cheaply after WWII. A typical home was a small, mass-produced house (often Cape Cod style) with modern amenities like indoor plumbing and electricity, sold at an affordable price to veterans and young families. They looked very similar, creating uniform neighborhoods outside major cities.
5.
What is the most important social unit in the United States?
The
family is considered the most important social unit.
6.
List two new technological gadgets that become part of everyday life during the 1950s:
Two common examples are:
- The
television
- The
transistor radio
*(Other acceptable answers could include: electric appliances like washing machines or refrigerators becoming more widespread, but TV and transistor radios are key symbols of 1950s tech boom.)*
7.
Who is the President of the United States in 1961?
John F. Kennedy (JFK) became president in January 1961.
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Final Answer:
1. Twice as much (double)
2. Dwight D. Eisenhower
3. 75%
4. Mass-produced, affordable suburban homes with modern amenities, built for veterans and young families; highly uniform in design.
5. The family
6. Television and transistor radio
7. John F. Kennedy
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