Life after WW2 and the Cold War

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The vast majority of new homes in the 1950’s were built here

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suburbs

Front

With more money to spend and an increased number of products to buy, ____ became an American way of life.

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consumerism

Front

The G.I. Bill of Rights made it possible for _________.

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Veterans to attend college for free

Front

Which of the following was an effect of the economic prosperity of the 1950's?

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Americans invested in consumer goods based on the home, such as televisions, appliances, & automobiles.

Front

What impact did 1950's postwar prosperity have on businesses?

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both large corporations & small businesses grew

Front

Early baby boomers were born when?

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1946-1955

Front

Laws enacted by Southern state and local governments to separate white and black people in public and private facilities.

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Jim Crow

Front

The separation of people based upon race or some other characteristic is referred to as?

Back

Segregation

Front

What type of economy did the Soviet Union have?

Back

socialist

Front

What two nations were in competition with each other during the Cold War?

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United States and Soviet Union