The Age of Consensus 1945-69 (Leaving Cert History): Flashcards
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When was the Age of Consensus?
When was the Age of Consensus?
Late 1940s to early 1960s
Age of Consensus key features
Age of Consensus key features
Economic prosperity, political stability, national unity
What was the GI Bill?
What was the GI Bill?
Education & home loans for WWII veterans
GI Bill impact on US society
GI Bill impact on US society
Contributed to growing middle class
What did parties agree on (Age of Consensus)?
What did parties agree on (Age of Consensus)?
Anti-communism, economic growth, strong defence
Bipartisan policies examples (Age of Consensus)
Bipartisan policies examples (Age of Consensus)
Marshall Plan & NATO creation
What was the American Dream?
What was the American Dream?
Success achievable through hard work & determination
Idealized social unit (Age of Consensus)
Idealized social unit (Age of Consensus)
Nuclear family
Why did McCarthyism rise?
Why did McCarthyism rise?
Strong anti-communist sentiment
Age of Consensus economic legacy
Age of Consensus economic legacy
Foundation for US prosperity in late 20th century
When did consensus break down?
When did consensus break down?
1960s
1960s social movements
1960s social movements
Civil rights, women's liberation, anti-war protests
What was the Marshall Plan?
What was the Marshall Plan?
US aid to rebuild Western Europe after WWII
What is NATO?
What is NATO?
Military alliance formed 1949 to counter Soviet Union
What was McCarthyism?
What was McCarthyism?
Accusations of subversion/treason without proper evidence