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GI Bill
Also known as the Servicemen's Readjustment Act, this helped World War II veterans transition back to a peacetime economy by providing education and low interest loans.
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Baby Boom
Refers to the explosion in marriage and birth rates after World War II, with over 50 million babies born between 1945 and 1960.
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Levittown
A mass-produced housing development of 17,000 homes in Long Island, NY, symbolizing suburban conformity and appealing to middle class families.
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Sunbelt
A 15-state area from parts of Virginia to California, attracting Americans due to low taxes and a warmer climate.
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Taft-Hartley Act
Anti-union legislation that was vetoed by Truman, prohibiting unions from certain strikes and requiring anti-Communist oaths from union leaders.
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Federal Highway Act
Authorized the construction of 42,000 miles of roads, leading to the creation of a trucking industry and growth of suburbs.
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Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
A landmark Supreme Court case that ruled segregation in public schools illegal, thereby sparking the Civil Rights movement.
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Montgomery Bus Boycott
An 11-month boycott initiated after Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat, leading to a Supreme Court ruling against bus segregation.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
Civil rights leader who advocated non-violent protests, delivered the 'I Have a Dream' speech, and led the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
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Little Rock Nine
A group of African American students who faced resistance in integrating Central High School, requiring federal intervention.
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Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)
A civil rights organization that used sit-ins to desegregate lunch counters and later adopted more militant stances.
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“Leave it to Beaver”
An American sitcom portraying an ideal suburban family, reinforcing traditional gender roles and middle-class values.
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Elvis Presley
A singer/actor who combined various music styles to create rock 'n' roll, symbolizing teenage rebellion and revolutionizing American music.
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Beatniks
A group of rebellious writers and artists who criticized conformity and mainstream culture during the 1950s.
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Food Stamps
Introduced as part of Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society to address poverty, providing vouchers for low-income families to purchase food.
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Medicare; Medicaid
Programs from the Great Society providing health insurance for the elderly and poor, significantly expanding the government's role in healthcare.
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Civil Rights Act of 1964
Legislation that outlawed segregation in public facilities and discrimination in hiring based on race or gender.
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Voting Rights Act of 1965
Passed to protect voting rights after the Selma march, banning literacy tests and allowing federal oversight of poll taxes.
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Malcolm X
A black Muslim civil rights leader who advocated for black nationalism and often criticized non-violent protest methods.
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Black Panthers
A militant civil rights group advocating for self-defense against police brutality and economic opportunities for black communities.
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Students for a Democratic Society (SDS)
A political organization promoting equality and fairness, known for protesting the Vietnam War and being part of the 1960s counterculture.
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Immigration Act of 1965
Ended discriminatory quotas from the 1920s, increasing immigrant numbers from Central/South America and Asia.
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Betty Friedan
Author of The Feminine Mystique who sparked the second wave feminist movement and founded NOW to advocate for women's equality.
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Title IX
A federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in education programs receiving federal funding, leading to increased opportunities for female athletes.
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National Organization for Women (NOW)
Founded by Betty Friedan, this organization worked for women's equality through civil rights tactics, including protests.
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Equal Rights Amendment
A proposed amendment aiming to guarantee equal rights for women, which was never ratified despite congressional approval.
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Rachel Carson
Author of Silent Spring, which raised awareness about pesticide dangers and led to the environmental movement and the EPA's creation.
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