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What was the most dominant feature of post-WWII society according to Shi?
What was the most dominant feature of post-WWII society according to Shi?
What was the significance of William Levitt's efforts in American history?
What was the significance of William Levitt's efforts in American history?
What was the underlying reason behind the racial clauses in suburban areas?
What was the underlying reason behind the racial clauses in suburban areas?
What was the impact of the Interstate Highway Act of 1956?
What was the impact of the Interstate Highway Act of 1956?
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What was the role of middle-class American women in the post-WWII period?
What was the role of middle-class American women in the post-WWII period?
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What was the significance of the rise of television in the post-WWII period?
What was the significance of the rise of television in the post-WWII period?
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What was the primary goal of the government's fusion of religion and 'Americanism' in the post-WWII period?
What was the primary goal of the government's fusion of religion and 'Americanism' in the post-WWII period?
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What was the impact of the 'Remarkable Prosperity' on the economy?
What was the impact of the 'Remarkable Prosperity' on the economy?
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What was the significance of the Pledge of Allegiance and the national motto in the 1950s?
What was the significance of the Pledge of Allegiance and the national motto in the 1950s?
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What was the main feature of the homes built by William Levitt?
What was the main feature of the homes built by William Levitt?
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What was the author John Keats' critique of suburban life?
What was the author John Keats' critique of suburban life?
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What was the significance of the rise of supermarkets and convenience stores?
What was the significance of the rise of supermarkets and convenience stores?
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What was the impact of the credit card on the economy?
What was the impact of the credit card on the economy?
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What was the role of the Federal Housing Administration in the post-WWII period?
What was the role of the Federal Housing Administration in the post-WWII period?
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What was the significance of the daily activity of watching television for millions of Americans?
What was the significance of the daily activity of watching television for millions of Americans?
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What was the expectation of middle-class American women in the post-WWII period?
What was the expectation of middle-class American women in the post-WWII period?
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