The Cold War U.S.A. | Changes of Ideology

How much do you know about the changes in Cold War America?

• A lot!

• More than most people, probably

• Some stuff

• Not very much.

What is this evidence referring to?

___________ spent almost five years trying in vain to expose communists and other left-wing “loyalty risks” in the U.S. government.

• Joseph McCarthy

• Joseph Stalin

• Joe Gallup

• Mr. Joseph

What was the Red Scare?

• The widespread fear of communism in the U.S., led by Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee

• The faulty scientific hypothesis that overstimulation of the color red caused violence in urban schools

• A hilarious rom-com featuring Marilyn Monroe continually threatened by Communist spies

• The fear that national or foreign communists were infiltrating or subverting U.S. society and the federal government.

Describe the Youth Culture of the 1940s and 50s in your own words.

What factors gave rise to the new youth culture of the 1950s?

• Rock and Roll and Elvis Presley

• Increased spending power among teens

• The ubiquity (being everywhere) of the car

• The rise of high school as a unique culture

• Parents wanting their children to thrive as responsible adults

Which phrases describe the changing role of women in the 1960's?

• Things seemed bad because it was dark and rainy and Fiona’s father hired a sleazy hitman to whack the movement

• For the women this is a long, boring daily routine. Generally the men, once home, do not want to leave.

• One of the most dramatic changes in recent decades has been the increasing prominence of women in positions of leadership. Many more women are providing leadership in government, business, higher education, nonprofit ventures, and other areas of life.

• 10 minutes grace time to work on yesterday’s exit ticket before discussion!

How has Ideology Impacted U.S. culture?

• By expanding the role of women in society

• By creating a youth culture with its own customs and values

• By reemphasizing the American tendency for "witch hunts" and "red scares"

• By freeing youth from all responsibilities entirely forever

What are you going to do over self-paced week?

• Catch up on Humanities work

• Sleep

• Rest

• Read a good book