How were the concerns held by culture critics in the 1950s similar to issues raised by the "beat generation" during that same era?
A. They both felt that new forms of music were corrupting Americans.
B. They both sought to influence others to embrace self-punishment.
C. They both complained about the rampant consumerism in America.
D. They both addressed issues relating to the American workforce.
Answer: C
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A) art flourished. B) a high rate of literacy was common. C) there was a dependable and ample supply of food. D) the theme system empowered free peasant soldiers. E) all of the above.
In northern European countries, the most common drink of the medieval peasant was
A) ale. B) beer. C) wine. D) cider. E) milk.
The early socialist Saint-Simon believed in all the following EXCEPT
a. workers should control the workplace. b. science should replace Christianity as the unifying principle in society. c. the new social elite should consist of scientists, industrialists, bankers, artists, and writers. d. technocrats should organize society scientifically. e. technology should be harnessed for the betterment of humanity.
Which of the following was not a feature of public debate over whether the United States should enter the war in Europe?
a. Advocates held that American entry was essential to the causes of democracy and free trade. b. Opponents held that American entry would imperil the causes of social justice at home. c. Labor generally opposed American entry; business generally endorsed it. d. Ethnic background had a lot to do with where Americans stood on the question.