The Postwar Boom 1946-1960
History

A media stereotype that displayed the more superficial aspects of the Beat Generation
Beatnik
A media stereotype that displayed the more superficial aspects of the Beat Generation beatnik. Beatniks were associated with the 1950s counterculture movement, emphasizing bohemian lifestyles and rejecting societal norms.

A pediatrician whose book Baby and Child Care is one of the best-selling volumes in history
Benjamin Spock
A pediatrician whose book Baby and Child Care is one of the best-selling volumes in history. Benjamin Spock was a famous American doctor who transformed child-rearing practices in the 20th century.

Multiple business entities in different industries, under one corporate group
Conglomerate
Multiple business entities in different industries, under one corporate group conglomerate. Historically, a conglomerate is a large company composed of diverse businesses, often acquired to pool resources and reduce risks.

Encourages the buying of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts
Consumerism
Encourages the buying of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts. Consumerism. In history, consumerism refers to the cultural shift where people began to place a high value on purchasing and accumulating goods, especially during the 20th century's economic boom.

An agency created to regulate interstate communications by radio, television and satellite
Federal Communications Commission
An agency created to regulate interstate communications by radio, television and satellite. Federal Communications Commission. The Federal Communications Commission FCC is a U.S. government body that oversees and regulates communications channels like radio and TV.

A business method that involves the licensing of trademarks and methods of doing business
Franchise
A business method that involves the licensing of trademarks and methods of doing business. Franchise. Historically, franchise refers to the practice of a company allowing individuals to operate a business under its brand and system.

An industry that is information intensive in one way or the other
Information industry
An industry that is information intensive in one way or the other. Information industry. The information industry involves the creation, processing, and distribution of information, much like how ancient scribes recorded history on scrolls.

A public works project for the construction of 41,000 miles of Interstate Highway
Interstate Highway Act
A public works project for the construction of 41,000 miles of Interstate Highway. Interstate Highway Act. The Interstate Highway Act, passed in 1956, funded the creation of a nationwide network of highways in the United States.

A corporation that owns services in at least one country other than its home country
Multinational corporation
A corporation that owns services in at least one country other than its home country. Multinational corporation. Historically, a multinational corporation is a company that operates in multiple countries, spreading influence and economic power globally.

A family group consisting of two parents and their children
Nuclear family
A family group consisting of two parents and their children. Nuclear family. The nuclear family became more common during the Industrial Revolution as people moved to cities for work, focusing family units on parents and their children.

A policy of designing a product with an artificially limited life
Planned obsolescence
A policy of designing a product with an artificially limited life planned obsolescence. Historically, planned obsolescence refers to the intentional design of products to wear out or become outdated quickly, encouraging consumers to purchase replacements.

Provides services, rather than producing material commodities
Service sector
Provides services, rather than producing material commodities. Service sector. The service sector is the part of the economy that focuses on offering services like healthcare, education, and banking rather than creating physical goods.

A federal law that restricts the activities and power of labor unions
Taft-Hartley Act
A federal law that restricts the activities and power of labor unions. Taft-Hartley Act. The Taft-Hartley Act is a 1947 U.S. law that limits the power of labor unions by regulating their activities and requiring certain disclosures.

Policies with the intent of assimilating Native Americans into American society
Termination policy
Policies with the intent of assimilating Native Americans into American society. Termination policy. The termination policy was a U.S. government initiative in the mid-20th century aimed at ending the recognition of Native American tribes as sovereign entities and integrating them into mainstream American society.

A program of land redevelopment often used to address urban decay in cities
Urban renewal
A program of land redevelopment often used to address urban decay in cities urban renewal. Urban renewal is the process where cities aim to improve deteriorated areas by renovating infrastructure, buildings, and public spaces.