Social Studies Flashcards

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Baby boomer

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A person born in the years following World War II when there was a marked increase in the birthrate.

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Consumer

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A person who purchases goods and services for personal use.

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Interstate

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Connecting or involving multiple states.

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Mass media

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Any of the means of communication, like TV or newspapers, that reach large numbers of people.

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Mass production

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Making of consumer goods in large quantities through automation and labor efficiencies.

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Suburb

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An area on the edge of a city where people who work in the city often live.

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Work force

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The overall population of people who are employed.