How did the Cold War contribute to a culture of conformity during the 1950s? • In what ways did the United States become increasingly involved in conflicts and international politics as a result of the Cold War?
• How did the implementation of nonviolent direct action lead to positive change in the civil rights movement? Why did part of the movement turn away from a nonviolent approach after 1965?
• What conditions led to the growth of protest movements and increased rights for various groups in the 1960s? What methods did the movements use?
• What caused the rise of conservatism in the 1970s?
• How were the economic challenges of the 1970s unique in American history?