Chapter 14 Lesson 1 Review
How does a closed shop differ from a union shop?
A closed shop refers to a business that only hires union members, while a union shop refers to one that requires all new workers to join a union.
What is meant by the term dynamic conservatism?
Dynamic conservatism refers to Eisenhower's policies of economic conservatism coupled with social activism.
How did Eisenhower's presidency signal a more conservative direction for the government?
Eisenhower's ending of many New Deal programs and cutting of federal spending signaled a more conservative direction for the government.
How did the Truman administration seek to continue New Deal goals?
The Truman Administration sought to continue New Deal goals through the passage of national healthcare, expansions in social security and unemployment benefits, and civil rights legislature.
Use the notes you completed to write a paragraph summarizing the state of the U.S. economy after World War II.
The US economy after the war was in generally good shape, with increased consumer spending making up for a new wave of returning labor and the end of wartime production. However, the rise of spending also led to a rise in prices and inflation, which increased the cost of living. As such, the US economy also faced the problems of labor unrest and inflation.
What happened when the nation returned to a peacetime economy, and how did government try to ease the transition?
The return to a peacetime economy led to inflation and labor unrest, which the government sought to control through new anti-union legislature and social reforms.
