17. What was HUAC?
House Un-American Activities Committee
18. What was the purpose of the HUAC?
target Hollywood film industry for communism
19. What happened to those who cooperated with HUAC?
were released and allowed to return to regular life
20. What happened to those who did not cooperate with HUAC?
they were blacklisted
21. What does blacklisted mean?
prevented from working again
22. How many households in America had television by 1955? What medium did the television replace?
2/3 ; radio
23. How did television bring the country together?
people could SEE trends for the first time, created pop culture
24. How did television affect politics?
Political ads ; people could SEE candidates giving speeches
25. How was the American family portrayed on television during the 1950s?
working father, housewife mother, mischievous boy, obedient daughter
26. What became the number one means of advertising during the 1950s?
television
27. How did television change family life and food for Americans?
people began eating dinners while watching T.V. instead of kitchen table
28. What agency was created after World War II? Why?
CIA ; to help fight Cold War
29. What was Sputnik?
1st Russian satellite launched into space
30. Name two effects of Sputnik:
Congress created NASA, public began purchasing bomb shelter kits, students began to practice bomb drills
31. What is the American Dream?
dream of equality and prosperity
32. How did the American Dream come true for many in 1950s?
chance to have house on their own land, car, dog, and 2-3 kids