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Compare Truman's Fair Deal and Kennedy's New Frontier.
Both aimed to expand New Deal policies, focusing on social and economic justice, but faced congressional opposition.
Who was William J. Levitt?
He was the developer of Levittown, mass-produced affordable suburban homes.
Who was Harry Truman?
U.S. President who proposed the Fair Deal to expand New Deal policies.
Who was Dwight D. Eisenhower?
U.S. President known for Modern Republicanism and the Interstate Highway System.
Who was John F. Kennedy?
U.S. President who proposed the New Frontier, focusing on social and economic reforms.
What is the definition of G.I. Bill?
The Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, providing education and housing benefits to veterans.
What is the definition of Baby Boom?
A period of increased birth rates after WWII, from about 1946 to 1964.
What is the definition of Sunbelt?
U.S. region, from Florida to California, known for warmer climate, lower taxes, and economic opportunities.
What is the definition of Taft-Hartley Act?
A 1947 law that curbed the power of labor unions.
What is the definition of Truman's Fair Deal?
Truman's set of proposals to expand New Deal policies, focusing on economic inequality and social justice.
What is the definition of Modern Republicanism?
Eisenhower's approach: fiscally conservative but accepting some New Deal programs.
What is the definition of Closed Shop?
A workplace where union membership is required before hiring.
What is the definition of Right-to-Work Laws?
State laws banning union shops, where union membership is required after hiring.
What is the definition of Kennedy's New Frontier?
Kennedy's proposals for aid to education, federal health care support, and civil rights.
What is the definition of Suburbanization?
The growth of areas on the fringes of major cities; a key demographic shift after WWII.