AP US HISTORY PERIOD 8 OVERVIEW
Essential guide to AP US History Period 8 (1945-1980) Cold War and social change
Period 8 (1945-1980) covers the Cold War era and social upheaval. Key themes include: COLD WAR: Ideological conflict with Soviet Union and global tensions. CIVIL RIGHTS: African American struggle for equality and other minority movements. VIETNAM WAR: Controversial conflict that divided American society. COUNTERCULTURE: Youth rebellion and changing social values. WOMEN'S RIGHTS: Second-wave feminism and changing gender roles. ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT: Growing awareness of ecological issues. This period saw America grapple with internal conflicts while maintaining global leadership.
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