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Unit 6 – Prosperity and Progress

Unit 6 – Prosperity and Progress . 1946 – Present . Look on the timeline on page 958 …. What two political figures where assassinated? What are two political events that occurred in 1980s in Eastern Europe? List 5 events that happened after 2001 that should be added to the timeline.

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Unit 6 – Prosperity and Progress

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  1. Unit 6 – Prosperity and Progress 1946 – Present

  2. Look on the timeline on page 958… • What two political figures where assassinated? • What are two political events that occurred in 1980s in Eastern Europe? • List 5 events that happened after 2001 that should be added to the timeline.

  3. Historical Background • After WWII the US became known as the most powerful nation on earth. • In 1945, the _________________ _________________ was created. • Americans of the 1950s were sometimes referred to as “the ________________ _____________________.” • After Kennedy’s assassination there was crisis and confrontations, but it brought a great deal of genuine ___________________. • ___________________ in public schools was outlawed in the Supreme Court in 1954. • Read the Point/Counterpoint on page 961. What is your opinion?

  4. Literature of the Period • On page 962 you will find the differences between Modernism and Postmodernism. Make sure you know these!

  5. Civil rights activism continued during the 1970s, with the ___________________ __________________ movement. • How was the 2000 election controversial? • In what ways would America be different without cars or television? • How has the use of the internet changed the way you learn?

  6. Contemporary Authors • Updike, O’Connor, Oates, Walker and many more. • Just as Realism and ________________ have merged in recent literature so, curiously, have fiction and __________________. • Have you ever heard about A Million Little Pieces by James Frey? • New directions in poetry – took on more confusion and chaos “Howl” • Robert Lowell, Sylvia Plath • Many writers were influenced by his/her culture. “America’s strength lies in its diversity.”

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