American economic prosperity in the 1920s was fueled by the growth in: a. telecommunication industries b. steel and oil industries c. shipping industries d. consumer durable industries

Which of the following helped lead to U.S. economic growth in the 1950s?A.Cold War military spendingB.U.S. industrial powerC.Desegregation in industryD.The beginning of advertising

Which factor contributed to the growth of the U.S. economy during the 20th century?A.The United States experienced a decline in its standard of living.B.The United States cut off all trade with other countries.C.The United States decided to remain on the gold standard.D.The United States increased its global influence.

What played a part in U.S. economic growth in the 1950s?A.The industrial power of the United StatesB.Military spending for the Cold WarC.Desegregation of industrial plantsD.The use of radio and television advertising

The most striking feature of American society in the 1950s and early 1960s was the booming economic growth that made even the heady 1920s seem pale by comparison. Identify which of the following statements correctly describe the effects of the postwar economic boom on American society. 1. The suburban population grew almost as fast as the population as a whole. 2. The economic expansion lasted for almost twenty years with only brief interruptions. 3. Economic growth was held back only by the frugality developed by most Americans during the Depression. 4. The gross national product grew by a staggering 250 percent. 5. The prosperity was notable because it had very little influence on the standard of living in the United States. 6. Economic expansion triggered a sharp increase in the birthrate.

Evaluate the extent to which economic growth led to changes in United States society in the period from 1940 to 1970.