Chapter 27 Flashcards

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The GI Bill helped former soldiers.

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go to college

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The United States lost nearly military men and women in World War II.

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400,000

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The main goal of the United Nations was to.

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prevent wars

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The allowed employers to hire non-union members.

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Taft-Hartley Act

Front

President Truman's policy was tested when U.S. funds helped Greece and Turkey fight a Communist takeover.

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containment policy

Front

In 1964, the Supreme Court ruled that schools must end.

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segregation

Front

Joseph McCarthy became powerful by playing to Americans’ fear of.

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Communism

Front

The United States became involved in a police action when North Korea invaded.

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South Korea

Front

Farming became a major part of the economy because of: New technology, the Korean War, the baby boom, government aid

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New technology

Front

With the development of ______, factories employed thousands of people to produce new products.

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automation