27.1 Post War
What challenges did Truman continue to face?
1. Dealing with the rising threat of communism. 2. Restoring the American economy to a strong footing after the war ended. 3. Had to address strike.
What was Eisenhower achievement as president?
Accomplished a lot on the domestic scene: programs that brought around a balance budget and a cut in taxes, raised minimum wage, extended social security, and unemployment benefits.
What problems did Americans face after WWII
More than 1 million defense soldiers faced unemployment. Earned less during the war
How did the checkers speech change the way that politicians used television?
Nixon replied to the charges accusing him of profiting from a secret slush fund by giving an emotional speech to 58 million and denied any wrong doing,.
How did William Levitt change the American landscape?
Offered homes in small residential communities (suburbs) less than 7k
What was the decision of Brown V. Board of education? What earlier case does it overturn? How does It change the nation.
The public schools must be racially integrated. Plessy V. Ferguson (186) Civil Rights
Why did Truman not run for reelection in 1952?
The stalemate in the Korean War and the rising tide of McCarthyism became overwhelming issues.
What did the " Taft-Hartley Act do? Why is it considered a set back?
This bill overturned many rights won by the unions under the new deal.
What does " The Buck Stops Here" Mean?
Truman accepted full responsibility for his consequences from his difficult decisions he made.
How did the Civil Rights issue affect the democratic party in the election of 1948.
Southern Democrats (Dixiecrats) formed the states rights democratic party. The far left of the democratic party was upset.
Who were the Dixiecrates and what did they form.
Southern Democrats who formed the States Rights Democratic Party.
What actions were taken to help the economy recover quickly?
The demand for goods and services were higher than supply which increased production which created new jobs. American defense spending was kept high because of the cold war. Foreign aid programs (Marshall Plan). Created strong foreign markets for its exports.
What were some achievements of President Truman?
Congress raised the minimum wage from 40 cents to 75 cents, extended social security coverage to 10 million more people, and initiated flood control and irrigation projects.
How did the GI BIll help returning veterans?
Guaranteed a years worth of unemployment benefits while job hunting
How did Eisenhower address Civil Rights?
He did not assume leadership on Civil Right issues.
How did Truman address Civil rights?
He issued an executive order for integration of the armed forces.
What actions does Truman take to avoid labor strikes?
He threatened to draft the striking workers. He authorized the federal government to seize the minds. He threatened to take control of the rail roads.
What actions did Truman take to win the 1948 Presidential election.
He took his campaign to the people by traveling across the country by train speaking from the rear platform in a sweeping "whistletop campaign" Day after day people heard the president denounce the "do nothing, 80th congress.
What does the reelection in 1956 signify?
He was popular with the americans.
What kind of leadership style did Eisenhower bring to the presidency?
Dynamic Conservationism
What solutions were introduced to address the housing crisis after WWII
Efficient assembly line methods to produce houses.
What is modern- republicanism? How did Eisenhower use it?
Eisenhower called this "Dynamic Conservatism". He called for government to be conservative when it comes to money and liberal to human beings. He followed a middle of the road coarse and avoided many controversial issues.
Why was Truman concerned about labor strikes?
He was worried that the strikes would cripple the nation.
