PD+F I am sad Flashcards

1
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How high was unemployment in 1950?

A

5%

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2
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When did Truman’s 21 point programme get presented to congress?

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6th September 1945

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3
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At what did Truman introduced the revised measures of the 21 point programme that got known as his fair deal?

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The State of the Union Address

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4
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When was the State of The Union Address at which point Truman announced the fair deal?

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January 1949

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5
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How much was the proposed Tax Increase as to pay for the policies suggested in the fair deal?

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$4 Billion

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6
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By 1953, how many Americans were employed?

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62 Million

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7
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By how much did Employment grow under Truman?

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11 million

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8
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How many Veterans took advantage of the GI Bill?

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7.8 million

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9
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How many homes a year did William J. Levitt make?

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1.5 million

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10
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What percentage of Americans were living in poverty in 1949?

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33%

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11
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What percentage of Americans were living in poverty in 1952?

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28%

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12
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In what year were 33% of Americans living in poverty?

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1949

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13
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In what year were 28% of Americans living in poverty?

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1952

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