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Postwar Confidence and Anxiety (1945 1960)
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Postwar Confidence and Anxiety (19451960)
Witness History Postwar Prosperity
An Economic Boom
A Society on the Move
Mass Culture and Family Life
Dissent and Discontent
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Sec 1 An Economic Boom
An Economic Boom
The Nation Recovers From War   Main Idea When
World War II ended, Americans worried that the
economy would fall back into depression, but
ultimately there was economic growth. Truman
Overcomes Huge Obstacles Main Idea When Truman
entered office he struggled with labor problems
and southerners who wanted to avoid passing civil
rights reforms, but he still managed to achieve
reforms while in office. Eisenhower Charts a
Middle Path Main Idea Politically, Eisenhower
took the middle road as President and the United
States had one of the most prosperous times in
the twentieth century during his term. Witness
History The GI Bill of Rights Note Taking
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Birthrate, 1940-1960 Graph The Presidential
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Chart Birthrate 1940-1960
Birthrate, 1940-1960
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Graph The Presidential Election of 1948
The Presidential Election of 1948
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Sec 2 A Society on the Move
A Society on the Move
Americans Move to the Suburbs Main Idea
Millions of Americans moved to the suburbs, where
new housing developments established ideal
communities to raise families. Eisenhower
Interstate Highway System Main Idea Eisenhower
authorized the funding of an interstate highway
system, which helped to connect major cities,
making the move to suburbs possible and
increasing the travel industry. Migrating to the
Sunbelt Main Idea Western and Southern states
saw a rise in population as Americans moved there
for jobs and Latinos migrated there from Mexico
and Cuba. The American Economy Changes
Focus Main Idea After World War II, Americans
shifted from mostly industry jobs to service
jobs. This trend also led to a rise in
franchises and multinational corporations and a
decline in trade unions.
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Sec 2 A Society on the Move (cont)
A Society on the Move (continued)
Educational Opportunities Expand Main Idea As
the economy grew, more Americans completed high
school and attended college, and the government
provided more money for education. Witness
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Ownership Color Transparencies
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Highway System Note Taking Reading Skill
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Graph Car Ownership
Car Ownership
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Sec 3 Mass Culture and Family Life
Mass Culture and Family Life
The Culture of Consumerism   Main Idea New
products in the marketplace and an increase in
income led to a rise in consumer spending in the
1950s. Family Life in the Fifties Main Idea
In the 1950s, traditional families, which were
described at the time as a mother who stayed
home, a father as the breadwinner, and children
at the focus, became the center of
society. Television Takes Center Stage Main
Idea Televisions were purchased quickly by
Americans, expanded the mass national culture,
and had a huge impact on Americans and
society. Rock-and-Roll Shakes the Nation Main
Idea Building on traditional African American
rhythm and blues music, Elvis Presley helped to
spread the popularity of rock-and-roll to youth
in the 1950s. Witness History The Latest Fad
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Sec 3 Mass Culture and Family Life (cont)
Mass Culture and Family Life (continued)
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Infographic Baby-Boom Kids
Baby-Boom Kids
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Sec 4 Dissent and Discontent
Dissent and Discontent
Critics Reject the Fifties Culture Main Idea
Many intellectuals, artists, and other social
critics complained about the conformity of
American society after World War II. Rural and
Urban Poverty Main Idea During suburban growth,
those in urban and rural areas, especially
African Americans suffered from overcrowding,
crime, and poverty. Other Americans Face
Injustice Main Idea Puerto Ricans, Mexicans,
and Native Americans were some of the minorities
who suffered hardships in housing, employment,
and other areas of life. Witness History
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Graph Poverty in the United States
Poverty in the United States
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