3.1

• What was the minimum wage raised to by President Truman?

  70 cents
• What legislation did President Truman pass to assist veterans?

  The GI Bill
• What percentage of the world's goods was America producing during this time?

  Half of the world's goods
• What societal phenomenon was influenced by America's production levels?

  The American Dream
• What type of living became popular in America during this time?

  Suburban living
• What financial method did people use to buy goods?

  Hire purchase
• What percentage of households owned a TV in 1958?

  83%
• How did the popularity of TV affect rural isolation?

  It helped break down rural isolation
• What was a common employment situation for teenagers during this time?

  They easily got jobs
• What music genre became popular during this era?

  Rock n roll
• Who influenced the popularity of rock n roll?

  African Americans
• Who led the anti-communism campaign during this period?

  Senator McCarthy
• What organization did McCarthy establish to investigate communism?

  The HCUAA
• What was a consequence of McCarthy's anti-communism campaign for many individuals?

  Many were put on trial and found guilty without truth
• What suspicion arose from the anti-communism campaign?

  Suspicion of those who didn't show American values
• What happened to many individuals labeled as security risks during this time?

  Many were sacked
• How many people were on the Hollywood Blacklist?

  320 people
• What percentage of those on the Hollywood Blacklist were able to return?

  Only 10%