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World War II dramatically changed the U.S. from an isolationist country into a military superpower and leader in world affairs.
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How many Americans returned to civilian life after WWII?
15 million Americans returned to civilian life after World War II.
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What was the standard of living like in the 1950s?
During the 1950s, Americans enjoyed the highest standard of living to date.
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What is the GI Bill of Rights?
The GI Bill of Rights provided various benefits for returning veterans.
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What did the Servicemen's Readjustment Act provide?
The Servicemen's Readjustment Act offered support for higher education and low-interest loans.
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What was the impact of the GI Bill on the postwar economy?
The GI Bill helped stimulate the postwar economy by boosting education and home ownership.
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How many babies were born between 1945-1960?
Approximately 50 million babies were born in the U.S. from 1945 to 1960.
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What led to the development of postwar suburbia?
There was a desperate need for housing, leading to the development of postwar suburbia.
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Who built Levittown?
William J. Levitt built Levittown as a mass-produced housing community.
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How many homes were built in Levittown?
Levittown saw the construction of 17,000 mass-produced and low-priced homes.
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What was the demographic policy of Levittown?
Levittown excluded African Americans and Jews from its community.
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Where did the majority of the middle-class live during this time?
The majority of middle-class families lived in suburbs during this time.
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What happened to cities during this period?
Cities became increasingly poor and racially divided as suburbs expanded.
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Who finished FDR's fourth term?
Harry S. Truman completed FDR's fourth term until he was elected in 1948.
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What tradition did Harry S. Truman continue?
Truman continued the New Deal tradition in his policies.
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What significant action did Truman take in 1948?
In 1948, he desegregated the armed forces.
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What did the 22nd Amendment do?
The 22nd Amendment limits a president to two terms in office, or a maximum of 10 years.
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What characterized U.S.-Soviet relations post-WWII?
Intense rivalry and competition characterized U.S.-Soviet relations from post-WWII to 1991.
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What were the competing systems during this period?
The competition was largely framed as capitalism versus command economy and democracy versus communism.
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How was Truman perceived in relation to communism?
Many viewed Truman as aggressive towards communism, while conservatives saw him as weak.
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What international organization was formed for peacekeeping?
The U.N. was established for international security and peacekeeping efforts.
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Which countries held permanent seats on the UN Security Council?
Permanent members of the UN Security Council included the US, USSR, Britain, France, and China.
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What role did Joseph Stalin play in postwar tensions?
Joseph Stalin sought greater influence, upsetting the global balance of power.
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How was Germany divided after WWII?
Germany was divided into four zones controlled by France, the U.S., Britain, and the Soviets.
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What did the Soviets fear regarding Germany?
The Soviets feared a restored, united Germany, leading to tension.
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What was the Iron Curtain speech about?
Winston Churchill's Iron Curtain speech highlighted the division in Europe.
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What did the Truman Doctrine establish?
The Truman Doctrine provided economic and military aid to free nations against totalitarian regimes.
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What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?
The Marshall Plan was aimed at rebuilding war-torn Europe with U.S. economic aid.
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How did Eastern European countries respond to the Marshall Plan?
The Soviet Union and Eastern European countries refused aid from the Marshall Plan.
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What was Truman's foreign policy stance regarding NATO?
Historians note Truman's decision to join NATO as a break from Washington's Farewell Address advice.
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What was the Soviet response to NATO?
The Soviets formed the Warsaw Pact in 1955 as a counter to NATO.
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What was the status of Japan after WWII?
Japan was under U.S. control post-WWII, with an emperor as a figurehead.
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When did the Philippines gain independence?
The Philippines became independent after WWII.
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What were the two Chinas after 1949?
There were two Chinas: Communist mainland China and Taiwan after 1949.
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What was the division of Korea after the Korean War?
Korea was divided along the 38th parallel, with North Korea being communist and South Korea noncommunist.
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What does 'Containment' refer to?
Containment refers to the U.S. strategy to prevent the spread of communism.
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How was McCarthy exposed in 1954?
In 1954, McCarthy was exposed when televised hearings revealed his tactics.
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What did televised hearings reveal about McCarthy?
Televised hearings showed McCarthy as a bully toward witnesses accused of communism.
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What is 'The Crucible' about?
'The Crucible' by Arthur Miller is an allegory about the McCarthyism witch-hunt.
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What does Anti-Communist Propaganda refer to during the Cold War?
Anti-Communist Propaganda during the Cold War aimed to promote the U.S. stance against communism.