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Prior to beginning work on this discussion,
Read
The American story: Perspectives and encounters from 1877.
Constellation.
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Chapter 10: The Cold War Era
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Chapter 11: The Affluent and Anxious Society
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Chapter 12: The Turbulent Years
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Cold War Ep.18/24 (1954–1990) backyard
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The house we live in
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Reflect
The post-war era of the United States is often looked back on as a “Golden Era” yet this was also a period of tension, both at home and abroad. Consider the major events of the Cold War, and various U.S. Cold War policies, such as Containment, the Truman Doctrine, and the Domino Theory.
Think about how the United States’ relationship to the world changed during the Cold War; how did this changing relationship paved the way for the events that we are witnessing in the world today?
Next, think about the impact that the Cold War had at home, particularly on American culture and society. Reflect deeper on the state of American society in this time period; on the social, economic, and technological gains, but also on the inequalities that existed, particularly those discussed in The House We Live In. Think about how this period, which was a golden era for some, created the need for movements such as the Civil Rights Movement, the American Indian Movement, the Women’s Movement, and movements for immigrants’ rights such as the National Farm Workers Association and Chicano Movement.
Hi Class,
The cold war spurred the National Security Act of 1947. This was to contain the spread of communism. After the war, there were many nations that were left poor and devastated, and the United States feared these nations could possibly fall under communist control (Bowles, M. 2014 Ch. 10.1). The U.S. had seen widespread prosperity post-war. The United States poured billions of dollars into assisting in rebuilding Europe. This would ensure they would become allies and would not fall under the rule of the Soviet Union.
Due to widespread prosperity in the U.S., the post-war era was termed the “Golden Age of Capitalism.”
There were programs created like the GI Bill to assist soldiers in adapting to civilian life and to help them with education to reenter the civilian workforce.
However, some issues caused conflict such as the formation of unions. Some believed this gave the worker too much power and increased the cost of doing business. This caused large corporations to “push to restrict collective bargaining rights. Other segments of society sought to suppress th
e rising expectations of African Americans, including many who served valian
tly during the war. A political
movement in the southern states sought to ensure the continuance of Jim Crow segregation and White supremacy” (Bowles, M. 2014 Ch. 10.2).
This gave rise to labor unions, strikes and collective bargaining for workers in
southern states. President Turman formed “the fair deal” which was a very liberal minded policy but even this turned more conservative to capitalize on labor. It seemed as if there was a back-and-forth struggle between the labor force and the government, pushed by big business. First there was the formation of the unions giving the workers more power, then there were restrictions put on how much power the labor unions had and additional restrictions and reporting requirements. It seemed just as the people started
to get a foothold, the government would do something to make it harder on the worker and benefit the corporations and the government. This still feels the same in today’s workforce and political climate, yet both sides of the political isle tell the workers they are trying to make things better for them. It seems to always be that we take two steps forward and soon take two steps back.
Barnes, L. & Bowles, M. (2014).
The American story: Perspectives and encounters from 1877
. Bridgepoint Education.
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