COLD WAR ERA
IMPACT OF COLD WAR
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It remained people of prewar days.
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It contributed to a cultural divide between generations.
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It increased the fear of communist expansion
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It promoted values learned during times of economic hardship.
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Detailed explanation-1: -During the 1950s, a sense of uniformity pervaded American society. Conformity was common, as young and old alike followed group norms rather than striking out on their own. Though men and women had been forced into new employment patterns during World War II, once the war was over, traditional roles were reaffirmed.
Detailed explanation-2: -The 1950s were the atomic age of science and technology. “Modern” was synonymous with space-aged and comfortable. The end of World War II gave rise to a wave of servicemen with new jobs starting new families in new homes. Industries expanded and Americans bought goods not available during the war.
Detailed explanation-3: -The consumer economy ground to a halt, and an ordinary recession became the Great Depression, the defining event of the 1930s.
Detailed explanation-4: -What was the main effect of the changes shown in this graph on the western United States? Immigration from Europe to western U.S. cities increased rapidly. Western U.S. businesses traded more efficiently with the East Coast and Europe.