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What is demobilization?
What is demobilization?
What does the G.I. Bill of Rights provide?
What does the G.I. Bill of Rights provide?
Benefits to veterans of WWII to help them rejoin peaceful society
What is the baby boom?
What is the baby boom?
The increase in the amount of babies born after WWII
What does the Taft-Hartley Act outlaw?
What does the Taft-Hartley Act outlaw?
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What is the Fair Deal?
What is the Fair Deal?
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What did the Interstate Highway Act authorize?
What did the Interstate Highway Act authorize?
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What is the Sunbelt?
What is the Sunbelt?
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What are information industries?
What are information industries?
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What does AFL-CIO stand for?
What does AFL-CIO stand for?
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What was the California Master Plan?
What was the California Master Plan?
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What is a multinational corporation?
What is a multinational corporation?
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What is a franchise business?
What is a franchise business?
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What does consumerism refer to?
What does consumerism refer to?
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What represents median family income?
What represents median family income?
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What is a nuclear family?
What is a nuclear family?
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Who were the Beatniks?
Who were the Beatniks?
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What is urban renewal?
What is urban renewal?
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What is the termination policy?
What is the termination policy?
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What does inner city refer to?
What does inner city refer to?
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Study Notes
Key Terms and Concepts
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Demobilization
- Transition from a war-focused economy to a peacetime economy.
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G.I. Bill of Rights
- Legislation providing benefits to WWII veterans for reintegration into civilian life.
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Baby Boom
- Significant rise in birth rates post-WWII, contributing to rapid population growth in the U.S.
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Taft-Hartley Act
- Legislation that prohibited "closed shop" arrangements, negatively impacting labor unions.
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Fair Deal
- President Truman's initiative aimed at enhancing social programs and establishing a national healthcare system.
Legislative Developments
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Interstate Highway Act
- Legislation enabling the construction of 41,000 miles of highways across the United States.
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California Master Plan
- Strategy intended to broaden educational access and democratize higher education opportunities.
Economic and Social Shifts
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Sunbelt
- Term referring to the southern and western states, noted for their growing significance in the U.S. economy.
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Information Industries
- Sector representing white-collar jobs centered around technology and information management.
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Multinational Corporation
- Business entity operating in multiple countries, enhancing global trade and economic interconnectedness.
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Franchise Business
- Business model allowing independent operators to sell a company's products or services through their outlets.
Cultural Trends and Movements
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Consumerism
- Cultural phenomenon emphasizing the acquisition of goods as a key aspect of lifestyle and identity.
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Median Family Income
- Income level that serves as a midpoint between the wealthiest and poorest families in a given population.
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Nuclear Family
- Traditional family structure consisting of two parents and their children, typically 2.5 kids.
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Beatnik
- Cultural movement characterized by artists and writers who challenged mainstream societal norms of the 1950s.
Urban and Policy Issues
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Urban Renewal
- Concept focused on revitalizing urban areas through development projects to enhance city attractiveness.
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Termination Policy
- Government strategy aimed at disbanding tribal governments and relocating Native Americans to urban environments.
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Inner City
- Areas within cities marked by poverty, high crime rates, and significant minority populations.
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Description
This quiz explores key terms and concepts related to the economic and social transformations in the U.S. following World War II. Topics include demobilization, the G.I. Bill of Rights, significant legislation like the Taft-Hartley Act, and the emergence of the Baby Boom. Test your knowledge on these pivotal shifts in American history.
