America 1920-1973: Post-war Society and Economy Flashcards

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What era did post-war America see?

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Consumerism

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What is consumerism

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The concept of ever-expanding consumption of goods benefits the economy.

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What was known as the ‘American Dream’?

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The idea that anyone could succeed through hard work.

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Name 5 factors that contributed to the consumer society in post-war America.

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  1. Luxury goods on demand as they were rare during the war
  2. ’ buy now, pay later ‘ schemes
  3. Huge shopping centres on the outskirts of cities and towns
  4. An increase in overseas spnding on US-made goods
  5. ‘baby boom’- a 40% increase in population
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Name 5 of the affordable luxury goods in post-war America.

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  1. Refrigerators
  2. Ovens
  3. Vaccum cleaners
  4. Cars
  5. TVs
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Fun Fact Gap Fill: _/10 Americans had …. in their household
1. TVs
2. Cars
3. Washing machine
4. Telephone

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  1. 9/10
  2. 8/10
  3. 7/10
  4. 8/10
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When did FDR pass away?

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April 1945

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Who replaced FDR?

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Harry S Truman

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What were the 2 main issues Truman wished to tackle?

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  1. Poverty
  2. African- American rights
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The ____ Deal was a set of proposals put forward by U.S. President Harry S. Truman to Congress in 19__ and in his _______ 1949 State of the _____address.

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  1. Fair
  2. 1945
  3. January
  4. Union
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What are 2 ‘ Fair Deal’ policies that were successful in combatting poverty?

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  1. Raised minimum hourly wage from 40 cents to 75 cents
  2. Large slum housing was cleared up and replaced by affordable homes
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What are 2 ‘ Fair Deal’ policies that were successful in helping the effects of war veterans?

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. GI Bill made cheap home loans available to war veterans

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