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

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suburbs

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

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consumerism

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Criticism of television in the 1950s was based on ____.

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its portrayal of an idealized society

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Which legislation was designed to help returning WW2 veterans adjust to civilian life with money for education, homes, businesses, etc?

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GI Bill of Rights

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Entertainment spread by mass communications and enjoying wide appeal.

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pop culture

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Historically high birth rate years in the United States from 1946 to 1964

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baby boom

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Residential areas surrounding a city.

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suburbs

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Which factor contributed to the post-World War II prosperity in the U.S.? Options: Increased barriers to international trade, development of a nationwide network of railroads, increased consumer demand for goods and services, new government regulation imposed on large corporations.

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increased consumer demand for goods and services.