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- 2. In order to inspire increased consumption, American businesses offered this. Cards that offered consumers this first developed in the 1950’s and are now common features of our current economy.
- 5. this new form of commercial communication did much to homogenize American society as it made it possible for millions of people to enjoy the same entertainment at the same time
- 8. American president who impressed Americans as down to earth and honorable. A sign on his desk said “The buck stops here” noting that he was ultimately responsible for the health and well-being of the nation.
- 9. With rising inflation, labor unions often did this to demand higher wages. While he was typically a friend of organized labor, President Truman threatened to draft workers who did this.
- 13. A franchise that offered inexpensive and quick food to middle class families on the move. It spread around the country beginning in the 1950’s and is the largest restaurant chain in the world
- 14. While they were opposed by the railroad industry, the auto industry as well as suburban land developers supported these types of highways. They also were built to aide in civil defense as they were made to accommodate the movement of missiles and other military hardware in the event of an invasion.
- 16. The result of built-up demand and the end of war time price controls on products, American consumers had to deal with this economic condition as their wages were losing power in the marketplace.
- 17. This was a leading killer up to the 1950’s when Dr. Jonas Salk from the University of Pittsburgh developed a vaccine that ended this threat.
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- 1. This industry supported businesses and consumerism by convincing people to purchase products. In the 1950’s, this industry saw television as a powerful tool in inspiring consumption
- 2. This was a threatening idea in America as it would destroy both capitalism and democracy, key foundational ideas in America
- 3. Offended by President Truman and the Democrats stand to support civil rights and the end of racial segregation, southern Democrats formed this protest party.
- 4. The GI Bill provided demobilizing World War II soldiers access to ____ in order to start businesses, by homes or continue their education.
- 6. This popular and grandfatherly president was the first Republican president since 1932. He kept Democratic programs like social security with a moderate political plan known as Modern Republicanism
- 7. Land outside the central cities, it provided comfortable living space for young families and were connected to cities by a developing network of highways
- 10. Blending country and western styles with African-American rhythm and blues, this performer became the king of rock and roll
- 11. Stand out African-American athlete who broke the color line to begin the reintegration of major league baseball. While he received death threats and other indignities, his success and poise made this “experiment” in integrating baseball a success
- 12. A World War II officer who organized the development of Liberty Ships, he applied his skill of organizing labor to provide affordable suburban housing to Americans looking to build their American dream in the post-war era
- 15. A new and often seen as a rebellious musical form that thrilled teenagers and concerned their parents in what would become a growing generation gap.