Postwar Economic Strength and Societal Changes

This set of flashcards focuses on key vocabulary and concepts related to postwar economic changes and societal issues in the United States and Europe.

Suburbanization

The movement of people from cities to homes in the suburbs during the 1950s and 1960s.

Segregation

The enforced separation of different racial groups in housing and education.

Civil Rights Leader

A person who advocates for the rights of marginalized groups; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was prominent in the 1960s for ending segregation for African Americans.

Marshall Plan

A U.S. program that provided aid to Western Europe to help rebuild economies after World War II.

Welfare State

A government that provides social services such as healthcare and pensions, funded by high taxes.

European Community

An organization established to promote trade and economic cooperation among European countries.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

The total value of all goods and services produced in a country, which soared in Japan after World War II.

Discrimination

Unfair treatment based on characteristics such as race, gender, or economic status.

Recession

A period of economic decline characterized by a decrease in spending and increased unemployment.

Occupation Forces

Military forces that occupy a territory after a conflict, introducing reforms such as land reform in Japan post-WWII.