In 1951, Truman fired this World War II hero and Korean War commander for publicly criticizing Truman’s policies. A) Dwight Eisenhower B) Douglas MacArthur C) George C. Patton D) George C. Marshall ANSWER Answer: B
In your opinion, was the election of 1952 an endorsement of Eisenhower or a rejection of the Democrats? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Key Points: Eisenhower’s appeal; the deterioration of the New Deal coalition; the impact of the Korean War; corruption in the Truman administration; fear of communism
One striking result of postwar youth culture was that __________. A) girls married at an earlier age B) fewer young couples married C) parental control of their children increased D) young people avoided adopting adult habits as long as possible ANSWER Answer: A