More than 4 million were sold. It was a new source of entertainment. People could actually see things. Suburbs made it so people could move out of cities. Cars became very popular and enabled people to go places. Cars changed everything, fast food, superhighways, and drive in theaters.
What three important novels were published in the 50s? What did they do or promote?
The Naked and the Dead, showed an uncomfortable view of soldiers. Catcher in the Rye, which is about the alienation of the youths. On the Road, a book that went against conformity in America.
What was the Iron Curtain?
The separation of Soviet countries from the rest of Europe.
What was the Truman Doctrine about?
Truman sent aid to Greece and Turkey to prevent them from falling under Soviet control.
What were the “witch hunts” of the 1950s? Why did this happen?
These were the hunting of communists. People were very scared of communism, the government fed this idea that the communists were spying and out to get you. One of the fears was that because they had the atomic bomb they would use it.
Who was Klaus Fuchs? Describe the Rosenberg case?
He gave atomic secrets to Soviet Russia. Rosenberg's did not speak about the secrets they gave away and were executed because of this.
What was the Korean War about? Why was MacArthur removed from service?
North Korea was supported by Communists and it invaded South Korea, so the U.S. sent forces to help. MacArthur had a disagreement with Truman.
What was important about Brown v. Board of Education? How did Eisenhower have to enforce it’s ruling in Little Rock?
His daughter wasn't allowed into a white public school because she was black. Eisenhower sent paratroopers to protect her.
Discuss the importance of the Montgomery Bus Strike.
Rosa Parks refused to move from her seat. This caused an uproar with white people so many black people started boycotting buses.
Discuss the beginning of the space race.
Sputnik, was a soviet satellite that Russia sent into space and they got there first.
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