US Economic Boom 1945-69 (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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What allowed US factories to transition smoothly from military to consumer goods after WWII?
What allowed US factories to transition smoothly from military to consumer goods after WWII?
Existing infrastructure & skilled workers
What term describes the increased desire for goods after the Great Depression and WWII?
What term describes the increased desire for goods after the Great Depression and WWII?
Pent-up demand
Which THREE benefits did the G.I. Bill provide to returning veterans?
Which THREE benefits did the G.I. Bill provide to returning veterans?
Mortgages, business loans & education
In what year was the Servicemen's Readjustment Act (G.I. Bill) passed?
In what year was the Servicemen's Readjustment Act (G.I. Bill) passed?
1944
What infrastructure did federal spending invest in to create jobs and facilitate commerce?
What infrastructure did federal spending invest in to create jobs and facilitate commerce?
Highways and schools
How did tax cuts under various administrations help the economy?
How did tax cuts under various administrations help the economy?
Increased disposable income & spending
Which THREE areas saw significant technological advances in the post-war period?
Which THREE areas saw significant technological advances in the post-war period?
Electronics, aviation & manufacturing
What impact did the interstate highway system have on the US economy?
What impact did the interstate highway system have on the US economy?
Revolutionised transport & commerce
What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?
What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?
To rebuild Western European economies
How much did the US give through the Marshall Plan to rebuild Western Europe?
How much did the US give through the Marshall Plan to rebuild Western Europe?
Over $12 billion
What TWO factors encouraged Americans to move to suburbs after WWII?
What TWO factors encouraged Americans to move to suburbs after WWII?
Affordable homes & G.I. Bill loans
How did women contribute to the expanded post-war workforce?
How did women contribute to the expanded post-war workforce?
Continued working after taking war roles