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Cold War: Domestic Security, Economy, and Society
1. Explain how 2 of the following government actions increased the power and size of the
national government in the early Cold War years: National Security Act of 1947; Federal
Employees Loyalty and Security Program; House Un-American Activities Committee
(HUAC); NSC 68.
2. Explain the origins of the “Red Scare” of the early 1950’s. Also, who was the leader of
the Red Scare, what did he do to promote the commie witch-hunt, and what would bring
these activities to an end?
3. Explain the importance of the GI Bill in promoting prosperity in the early Cold War era.
Additionally, explain one other way in which prosperity was maintained during these
years.
4. What were the gender-role beliefs or ideals of the Cold War era? What was the purpose
of promoting these ideals?
5. Describe two trends in the post-war economy.
6. What were the origins of the baby boom? Give two examples of how this generation
would impact the American economy throughout their lives.
7. Explain two positive economic and/or social impacts of suburbanization and one negative
impact of suburbanization.