Cold War Begins
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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.