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Compare Truman's Fair Deal and Kennedy's New Frontier.
Both aimed to expand New Deal policies, focusing on social and economic justice, but faced congressional opposition.
What happened during the Post-War Boom?
The U.S. economy experienced massive growth, low unemployment, and low inflation after World War II.
What was the significance of the G.I. Bill?
It provided education and housing benefits to veterans, boosting the economy and expanding the middle class.
What was the impact of the Baby Boom?
It drove consumer spending, shaped the workforce, and influenced social norms and values.
What led to Suburban Growth?
High housing demand, government-backed mortgages, and the Federal Highway System.
What was the impact of the Taft-Hartley Act (1947)?
It curbed the power of labor unions by outlawing closed shops and restricting union activities.
What did Truman propose with the Fair Deal?
Expansion of Social Security, national health insurance, low-cost housing, and civil rights legislation.
What characterized Eisenhower's Modern Republicanism?
Fiscal conservatism, acceptance of some New Deal programs, and limited federal intervention.
What was the purpose of the Highway Act of 1956?
Authorized the construction of 42,000 miles of interstate highways for national defense and economic growth.
What were Kennedy's key proposals in the New Frontier?
Aid to education, federal support of health care, and civil rights legislation.
What was the impact of Levittown?
It offered affordable, mass-produced homes, contributing significantly to suburban growth.
What is the definition of G.I. Bill?
The Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, providing education and housing benefits to veterans.
What is the definition of Baby Boom?
A period of increased birth rates after WWII, from about 1946 to 1964.
What is the definition of Sunbelt?
U.S. region, from Florida to California, known for warmer climate, lower taxes, and economic opportunities.
What is the definition of Taft-Hartley Act?
A 1947 law that curbed the power of labor unions.
What is the definition of Truman's Fair Deal?
Truman's set of proposals to expand New Deal policies, focusing on economic inequality and social justice.
What is the definition of Modern Republicanism?
Eisenhower's approach: fiscally conservative but accepting some New Deal programs.
What is the definition of Closed Shop?
A workplace where union membership is required before hiring.
What is the definition of Right-to-Work Laws?
State laws banning union shops, where union membership is required after hiring.
What is the definition of Kennedy's New Frontier?
Kennedy's proposals for aid to education, federal health care support, and civil rights.
What is the definition of Suburbanization?
The growth of areas on the fringes of major cities; a key demographic shift after WWII.