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    dramatic changes during the 1950s. During this era figures and events such as the likes of: Sen. McCarthy and his crusade to "root out" communism in America‚ President Eisenhower ’s administration and his theory of dynamic conservatism‚ the government ’s belief of looking out for big business‚ and the Civil Rights movement helped to usher in a new ideas‚ attitudes‚ and beliefs. The focus of America ’s obsession with containing the spread of communism during the 1950s was in a large part fueled by

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    Society and Identity Essay for the 1950’s Inaara Manji There were many changes in Canadian society following World War II. The 1970’s saw the growth of the largest population in the history of the world. With 6 million children being born‚ the “baby-boomer” generation would change Canada‚ as we know it. The rapid growth of the baby-boomer generation also led to the fact that women now had to look after their babies at home and also their husbands instead of working like they were during the World

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    founding in 1789‚ and we can also say that it was great in 1950‚ then how must we change our definition of greatness in order to account for the difference between the country at these two times? America was great at both of these points in history‚ but it was great for different reasons. By the 20th century‚ the definition of “American greatness” had changed to place emphasis on military power‚ wealth‚ and size. The greatness of America in the 1950’s was understood in America’s economic and military power

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    present Compare and contrast the image of the ideal woman in the 1890s and 1950s. In which era did women have more freedom? How so? There were many similarities as well as differences between the women of the 1890s and the women of the 1950s. Both eras of women had similar household duties and responsibilities‚ along with some differences as well. Their duties in the work area however were different. The women in the 1950s were expected to be perfect in every way‚ and every family wanted that

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    1950s American Fashion In the 1950s women‚ such as Grace Kelly was considered a highly popular fashion icon and strived to inspire women to be themselves. She was an award-winning actress and also the Princess of Monaco who said an independent quote. “Women’s natural role is to be the pillar of the family.” (Brainyquotes.com). Many occurring events in this decade brought happiness and fear into America. One of these many events is the Cold War‚ it brought new styles in fashion and kept citizens occupied

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    Life for the African Americans in the 1950’s was very harsh. Luckily‚ the cruel Jim Crow laws that segregated white people from black people are non-existent today in 2016. According to Jim Crow laws‚ black people we’re not allowed to interfere with white people in activities such as sports‚ schooling‚ and even transportation. In the 1950’s‚ if you wanted to attend a school‚ you would have to go to a black school. Black schools were often not as nice as white schools because they were very poor

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    Ben Roberson During the 1950 ’s there was significant social change taking place in America. Young people were dissatisfied with certain conservative aspects of society and their conduct reflected this. They embraced the rock and roll culture‚ the new style of music and also the new styles of dancing and dress that were associated with it shocked the older more conservative people. Young people were also quick to protest against the controversial issues of the 1950 ’s. Civil Rights‚ the Vietnam

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    EST1042: European Integration Theories‚ Paradigms and Key Documents. Assess the significance of the Schuman Declaration of 1950 and subsequent developments‚ including the Pleven Plan‚ the failure of the European Defence Community and the Messina Declaration. Name : Clive Aquilina ID Card : 245495m The European Union currently consists of 28 member states joined together by the same interests and values. It all started when a group of 6 countries which included France‚ Belgium

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    Women’s Sexual Freedoms & Rights in the 1950’s vs 2000’s I decided to stick with my topic from my previous post and use it as my diversity assignment topic. As a woman I can relate very easily to this topic and although I have not faced what some women may have back in the 1950’s‚ I and all women still face inequality and discrimination on some levels of the same degree. As a woman I find it important to educated yourself on this topic and value and appreciate all progress women have

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    During the 1950s‚ after World War II‚ the economy was booming‚ and many Americans were living “the American Dream‚” or enjoying material comfort. By 1956‚ the majority of Americans no longer had industrial jobs‚ such as working in the factories‚ producing goods. Instead‚ more Americans were working in professional occupations that paid more than the industrial jobs‚ such as sales‚ insurance‚ communications‚ and advertising. In addition‚ Americans in the 1950s had more leisure time than ever‚ working

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