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AP US History Flashcards: Economy After 1945

Study Economy After 1945 in AP US History with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

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What was the effect of deregulation in the 1980s?

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Reduced government intervention in industries. Removed price controls and barriers to market competition.

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AP US History: Period 8: 1945–1980

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A secondary source excerpt notes that after 1945, rising real wages, strong unions, and federal spending helped create broad-based prosperity. It highlights that millions of veterans used GI Bill benefits for college and low-interest mortgages, fueling suburban homebuilding and consumer demand for cars and appliances. Which development most directly connected federal policy to suburban growth in the early Cold War era?
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