Post WWII: Changing American Society

What was the response to the launch of Sputnik in 1957?

• decreased military spending

• greater investment in education

• Less spending on the space race

• Returning to isolationism

What factors led to changing patterns in American society after World War II?

• A strong economy

• Environmental changes

• Technological setbacks

• Decreased immigration

What is the importance of human rights for all people?

• Encouraging cultural diversity
• Limiting individual freedoms
• Ensuring equal treatment
• Promoting social inequality

What was the impact of the "Baby Boom" generation on American life?

• Increased demand for consumer goods
• Decreased population growth
• Reduced workforce participation
• Limited educational opportunities

How did the roles of women change in American society after World War II?

• Decreased participation in politics

• Greater emphasis on traditional family roles

• Limited access to public education

• More women entering the workforce

How did a strong economy impact American society after World War II?

• Increased poverty rates
• Reduced consumer spending
• Decreased job opportunities
• Improved living standards

What were the desires of African Americans after World War II?

• Equal opportunities and an end to segregation
• Continued discrimination
• Separation from mainstream society
• Limited civil rights

What contributed to the growth of cities and the housing boom after World War II?

• Decreased population migration
• Expansion of rural areas
• Limited housing availability
• Increased urbanization

What was the purpose of the Interstate Highway System?

• Reducing traffic congestion
• Encouraging public transportation
• Improving national security
• Promoting tourism