Domestic Policy Flashcards
What was Ike’s domestic approach called
Dynamic conservatism
What is dynamic conservatism
Conservative on money, liberal on people
What social welfare programs did ike expand
Social security coverage extended to 10m more people
How did ike handle the new deal legacy
Maintained most of programs
What was the highway act 1956
Created 41k miles of interstate highways
Why was the highway act significant
Boosted economy, supported suburbanization, aided military logistics
How many homes were built during Ike’s tenure presidency
Over 13 m
How did ike respond to McCarthyism
Privately disapproved, publicly cautious he was was protected as he was a war Marshall
When did McCarthy censured by the senate
1954
How did ike support business?
Limited government regulation, promoted private enterprise
What happened to federal budget during Ike’s terms
Mostly balanced except 3 years with deficits
How did ike deal with inflation
Kept it low average around 2%
What did ike do to military spending
Cut conventional spending increasing nuclear focus
What was the “hidden hand presidency”
Ike worked quietly behind the scenes while appearing hands off
What was his stance on federal government size
Wanted it small and efficient
How did economy perform under ike
Strong growth; gpd rose 25%, unemployment low
What was major social change emerged during Ike presidency
Consumerism and suburban growth
How many cars were on the road by 1960
Over 60 million
What was the white flight
White Americans moving to suburbs increasing urban racial segregation
Ike’s attitude towards unions
Generally neutral; supported collective bargaining
What happened in the 1958 recession?
Unemployment hit 7.5% ike used federal spending to recover
How did Ike address agriculture
Used subsidies to manage overproduction
How did Eisenhower influence education
Expanded funding after Sputnik
How many times was ike elected
2
