Post-WWII Economic Boom and Technology Advancement-American Studies-Content Statements 28-29

A major factor contributing to the postwar economic boom in the United States.

Increased demand for goods and services

A demographic trend that contributed to increased consumer spending in the postwar period.

The Baby Boom

A factor that contributed to the expansion of suburban communities after World War II.

Increased availability of affordable housing

It made commuting to work in cities easier, impacting suburbanization in the postwar era.

Automobile industry

A scientific advancement that significantly improved public health in the 1950s.

The polio vaccine

They provided a new source of electricity generation, affecting American energy production.

Nuclear power plants

A scientific development in the 1960s that gave women greater control over family planning.

The birth control pill

It helped shape national culture and consumer habits in the 1950s.

Growth of television

A technological advancement that revolutionized long-distance travel in the postwar period.

Passenger jet plane

It led to a rise in homeownership and suburban living for American families in the 1950s.

Economic prosperity

It shaped American culture during the postwar economic boom through increased advertising and credit purchases.

Consumerism

It benefited most from the rise of television in the 1950s.

Advertising industry

It impacted infrastructure development in the United States by leading to the construction of the interstate highway system.

Increased automobile ownership

It played a role in the postwar economic boom by fueling job growth in aerospace and high-tech industries.

Defense spending

They expanded rapidly in the 1950s due to increased automobile ownership and suburban growth.

Suburban shopping centers

What was one major effect of the migration from cities to suburbs after World War II?

Migration from cities to suburbs

A discriminatory practice that made it difficult for minorities to buy homes in suburban areas.

Redlining

How did suburbanization contribute to political polarization in the United States?

It contributed to political polarization in the United States by creating divisions between urban and rural voters.

An economic factor motivated by job opportunities in defense and high-tech industries.

Migration from the Rust Belt to the Sun Belt

It affected congressional representation by leading to a reapportionment of congressional districts.

Migration to the Sun Belt

A major policy change that led to an increase in immigration from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

1965 Immigration Act

What was one effect of the growing Hispanic population in the United States?

An increase in Spanish-language media and bilingual education programs

How did the 1965 Immigration Act impact the political landscape of the United States?

It shifted the balance of power between major political parties

What was a major social consequence of urban decline in the 1960s?

Increased urban riots and unrest

How did population shifts affect funding and public services in cities?

Suburban growth led to decreased tax revenue for urban areas