McCarthyism impact on society
Joseph McCarthy accused tons of American of being communist
1940's,1950's
Accusations led to the arrest of writers and producers
Communist "Witch Hunt" impact of those accused
accused and charged with being comunist
Privacy being violated
Space Race impact of government policies
Cold war started
Sputnik launched
space exploration expanded
Cold war mind set for the Unitd States government and public
Defeat Soviet Union
Soviet union vs. US technology
afraid of communism
Relationship of Suburbs, Automobiles and roads
1956 Interstate Highway Act
Cars were needed
Suburbs:outside of the cities
Baby Boom
inceased birth
post-World War II
Depression was over
More money to have and raise a family
GI Bill
helped with college or education to returning veterans
provided loans to veterans
Expansion of the middle class
Credit Cards used
suburbs developed
men began working
