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DO NOW What was the cold war? What was containment? Identify three times the USA tried to exercise containment. DO NOW

Following World War II, Americans prospered due to an expanding economy stimulated by America’s involvement in the war.

Reasons for rapid growth With rationing of consumer goods over, businesses converted from production of war materials to consumer goods. Reasons for rapid growth

Reasons for rapid growth Americans purchased goods on credit Reasons for rapid growth

Reasons for rapid growth The work force shifted back to men, and most women returned to family responsibilities. Reasons for rapid growth

Reasons for rapid growth Labor unions merged and became more powerful; workers gained new benefits and higher salaries. Reasons for rapid growth

Reasons for rapid growth As economic prosperity continued and technology boomed, the next generation of women entered the labor force in large numbers. Reasons for rapid growth

Changing patterns in American society at the end of World War II changed the way most Americans lived and worked.

changing patterns of society 1. Strong economy (healthy job market, increased productivity, increased demand for American products). changing patterns of society

2. Greater U. S. investment in education 2. Greater U.S. investment in education. (especially in Science & math) policies and programs

changing patterns of society 3. “The Baby Boom,” which led to changing demographics changing patterns of society

G.I. Bill of Rights gave educational, housing, and employment benefits to World War II veterans. policies and programs

Truman desegregated the armed forces. (Also dropped Atomic bombs) policies and programs

changing patterns of society 3. Interstate highway system changing patterns of society

Role of Eleanor Roosevelt in expanding human rights policies and programs

Evolving(changing) role of women (expected to play supporting role in the family, but increasingly working outside the home). policies and programs

African Americans’ aspirations (goal) for equal opportunities policies and programs

Civil Rights legislation led to increased educational, economic, and political opportunities for women and minorities. policies and programs

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