MUSC 2150 Chapter : Unit 4 Summary
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By the end of this unit you will be able to: discuss historical context of the 1950s and early 1960s. Vietnam war began while the korean war ended in 1953. Cold war arising from the suspicion between russia and the us and overthrow the american way of life. Many americans were convinced that the communists were trying to infliltrate their culture. Several people were tried and convicted of espionage. Senator joseph mccarthy led a anti-communist campaign (witch hunt) Soviets launched first satellite in 57 as well as development of nuclear bomb in 45. Fueled battle and competition between the 2 countries. Economy boomed increasing desire for homes, gadgets and cars. Cars became equipped with am radios teens tuned into this music without consent or need of consent by their parents: middle aged american values were still largely reinforced by tv. Leave it to beaver very popular on tv. Sexuality not expresses even though hugh hefner emerged with playboy.
