Conformity and Alienation Paradoxical Norms and Attitudes, 1945-1960.
Post-war America: 1945-1960 The American Dream starts here……. In suburbia!
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Post-war America: 1945-1960
The American Dream starts here…….
In suburbia!
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How is suburbia created in post-war America?
• Post-war housing shortage
• Levittown – mass production techniques
• Baby Boom
• Interstate Highway Act 1956 & Urban Renewal
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How do the suburbs become accessible to Americans?
•They can afford it! They can afford it! •THE G.I. BILL (1944)THE G.I. BILL (1944)
• Offered veterans low interest, federally Offered veterans low interest, federally guaranteed loans. guaranteed loans.
• Millions used these benefits to buy homesMillions used these benefits to buy homes• Gave veterans $20 a week for 52 weeksGave veterans $20 a week for 52 weeks
• Encouraged veterans to get an education Encouraged veterans to get an education by paying part of their tuitionby paying part of their tuition
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What was the effect of the G.I. What was the effect of the G.I. Bill?Bill?
“The G.I. Bill was designed to help veterans, not transform America…but [the] G.I. Bill
was the best piece of legislation ever passed by the U.S. Congress, and it made
modern America.”
- Stephen Ambrose, Historian
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What was the effect of the G.I. What was the effect of the G.I. Bill?Bill?
GI Bill--Not open to all!Segregated CollegesMean PeopleCovenantsReal Estate AgentsMortgage Lending
Red LiningFederalism