Which was an outcome of the Korean War?
The two Koreas united and became a democracy.
North and South Korea remained separate with a demilitarized zone along the 38th parallel.
China took over North Korea and the UN took over South Korea.
An initial truce led to a peace treaty that established North Korea as communist and South Korea as a democracy.
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Which was not an element of President Dwight Eisenhower's foreign policy?
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emphasize peace
increase the size of the military
build up the nuclear arsenal
threaten massive retaliation
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Why did computers not have an impact on everyday life in the 1950's?
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Few people were buying luxuries of any kind at the time.
Congress approved them for government and military use only.
They were too large and expensive for personal use.
Business demand was so high that they were not available for personal use.
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How did television affect society in the 1950s?
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It encouraged people to participate in their democracy and raised the percentage of people voting in elections.
It increased newspaper circulation by highlighting events and generating interest in getting additional details.
It made stars of ordinary people and raised hopes of fame for millions.
It encouraged a common culture and promoted the idea that affluence was the norm
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What was the premise of The Organization Man?
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All organizations should clearly state the expectations they have for employees.
Conformity to bureaucratic norms could make workers incapable of independent thought.
Conformity to bureaucratic norms is important for the effective functioning of both business and government.
The most successful businessmen will conform to organizational standards that they helped develop.
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How did the American workforce change during the 1950s?
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Women entered the workforce in much larger numbers than they had in the past.
More African Americans entered the workforce than they had in the past.
For the first time, white-collar workers outnumbered blue-collar workers.
For the first time, blue-collar workers were guaranteed an eight-hour day and a decent wage.
