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What was the importance of Sputnik to American society in the 1950s?
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What caused sputnik to happen?
It was caused by the cold war in the 1950s as the soviets wanted to launch the sputnik.
Space exploration began about when?
4th October 1957. Sputnik, the first artificial satellite was launched.
Was there flashlights in the 1950s?
Yes
What caused the ''Space Race'' in the 1950s?
The effort to get to the moon first and to create space weapons
What is the 1950s atomic test site in the pacific?
There were several, but you are probably looking for the Bikini Atoll.
What caused sputnik to happen?
It was caused by the cold war in the 1950s as the soviets wanted to launch the sputnik.
Which sector of American society grew the least in the 1950s?
Farmers
Two advancements in American society during 1950s?
The car and the television
Describe the influence of the rock and roll phenomenon on American society in the 1950s?
idont know
What impact did transcendalism have on American society?
the counterculture was rotted in the social and political events of the 1950s
What group born in the late 1940s and early 1950s radically altered American society in the 1960s?
Baby Boomers
Did Soviet Uniopn Launch an artificial satellite before US?
Yes, Sputnik 1 launched late 1950s
What is one reason for general pressure to conform in American society during the 1950s?
in an era of Cold War tensions, controversy was discouraged.
Why did sociologist criticize about US society in the 1950s?
Sociologists in the 1950s criticized US society for being conformist, materialistic, and characterized by a lack of diversity in social norms. They were concerned that this conformity stifled individuality and hindered social progress. Additionally, they highlighted issues such as racial segregation and gender inequality that were deeply entrenched in American society at that time.
What caused a fundamental shift in the curriculum in American Schools toward math and science during the 1950s?
It became clear in the 1950's, particularly after the launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik, that science and math were going to play a crucial role in the progress of the Cold War.
Why did many social critics in the 1950s criticize on American emphasis?
Many social critics in the 1950s criticized Americans for their conformity. The 1950s were a time of consumerism and everyone wanted to fit in and realize the American Dream.
1950s American consumer society?
This is a VERY broad topic. I was alive back then and if you could be more specific I would probably tell you what you want to know. The question is too broad as presented.
