POST WWII AMERICA USH 21: The student will explain the impact of technological development and economic growth on the United States,

Baby Boom WWII delayed marriages and child-bearing When men come home there was a dramatic increase in child births

GI Bill Provides low interest loans to veterans for homes, businesses and school Suburbs are created Levittown, NY Entire suburb built the same way Consumer Spending increases because of the need for household goods

Interstate Highway Act When suburbs are created there is a need for new roads – infrastructure Water, Sewer and Power Grids IHA 1956 – Eisenhower – was needed to move troops and supplies around There is a need for wider roads and link populations together Allows for the growth of suburbs

Television Post WWII TV replaces radio and print People watched the same news and entertainment Creates a National Culture Impacts two things Socially and Politically 1. Kennedy/Nixon Debates – shown on TV for the 1st time – Kennedy good looking and fit, Nixon sick and under-weight – Kennedy Wins 2. Civil Rights Movement – Media shows brutality of the South and speeches of leaders

Impact of Technology TV Air Conditioner - allowed businesses to expand into the Sun Belt How could this be negative? New Vaccinations - polio, whooping cough and measles Satellites - long distance phone calls and weather Computers and Internet

Sputnik The Soviets launched this Effects 1. increased math and science emphasis in schools 2. Creation of NASA – JFK’s “New Frontier” 3. Scientists develop new technology Ex. Internet 4. idea of “missile gap” -idea the Soviets were ahead of the US 5. Domino Theory was created and “massive retaliation” would happen if Soviets were to attack

What was one major result of the "space race" that occurred during the 1950s and 1960s? A. successful landing of Soviet astronauts on the Moon B. improvement of satellite telecommunications C. development of nuclear weapons in space D. creation of a model for international cooperation

The successful launch of the Sputnik satellite by the Soviet Union in 1957 led to A. the creation of an effective space-based missile defense system. B. the discovery of the effects of low gravity on nuclear weapons. C. a major effort by the United States to improve math and science education. D. the defeat of Richard M. Nixon by John F. Kennedy in the 1960 presidential election.

Increased automobile use in the 1950s motivated President Dwight Eisenhower to create A. a standardized driving test. B. a fuel emissions standard. C. automobile safety standards. D. the interstate highway system

Levittown was an important aspect of what post−World War II issue? A. the Civil Rights Movement B. the growth of suburbs C. the G.I. Bill D. the Cold War