McCarthyism Impact on Society- He charges Hollywood directors, producers and writers with Communist propaganda in films, mainly goes after the Hollywood top 10 which is the most famous in Hollywood. Many leaders are convicted also. Sets up House Committee of un-American activities. He also accused Department of State of harboring Communists. The second red scare occurs which causes America to panic over Communism.
Communist "witch hunt" and impact on those accused- The witch hunt was supported by hundreds of anti-communists groups and by the government. Hundreds of writers, directors and producers went to jail that were in the entertainment business. A lot of people lost their jobs and lots of money that they needed to live. This invaded the lives of Americans which was against rights of being an American citizen.
Space Race impact of Government policies- This began the cold war and race to space. The Soviet Union won the race to space with Sputnik 1. As a result of this the U.S Government puts more money into education and sets up more space programs that are feed with money by the government. In 1969 the USA put a man on the moon which really wins the cold war.
Cold War mind set for the United States Government and policies- This was the cause of the cold war and influenced it a lot. Soviet Union won race to space with technology and in a race with more technology. United States scared of Communists and being defeated.
Relationships of Suburbs, automobiles and roads- The Suburbs are away from the cities, less packed with roads and much more quieter. More roads and more highways mean more jobs and more sale of cars. You could now live out of the busy city due to the expansion of roads and highways.
Baby Boom- Since the war is over in Europe and Pacific the soldiers came home to their wives and had children. 1946-1960 is when this occurred and peaked 1955 which means the highest point. Caused consumer boom which means everyone was buying stuff. Removal of social and economic restraints that kept people from having large families. Social Security issues occur now because of this.
Urban-Suburban pattern-Inner cities have low income families, Suburbs have middle income families and further Suburbs have high income families. The further u get away from the cities the more income you will earn.
GI Bill- supports those who served in the war, by giving them health insurance and education. One year compensation.
Expansion of middle class- Suburbs were less expensive like Levvittown which houses were worth $8,000. Number of credit cards increased. Baby boom causes consumer boom and families began to move to the suburbs because of baby boom.
