Module 13 - Academic Vocab Flashcards

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GI Bill of Rights

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Law passed by Congress that provided financial and educational benefits for World War II veterans

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suburb

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Residential town or community near a city

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Harry S. Truman

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President after World War II

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Dixiecrat

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Southern Democrat who left the party

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Fair Deal

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President Truman’s economic and social program

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conglomerate

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Major corporation that owns smaller companies in unrelated industries

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franchise

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Company that offers similar products or services in many locations

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baby boom

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Soaring birthrate from 1946 to 1964

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Dr. Jonas Salk

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Developer of a vaccine to prevent polio

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consumerism

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Excessive concern with buying material goods