1. How did the Cold War contribute to a culture of conformity during the 1950s? 2. In what ways did the United States become increasingly involved in conflicts and international politics as a result of the Cold War?
3. 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?
4. What conditions led to the growth of protest movements and increased rights for various groups in the 1960s? What methods did the movements use?
5. What caused the rise of conservatism in the 1970s?
6. How were the economic challenges of the 1970s unique in American history?