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This study guide covers Period 8 (1945-1980) of US History, focusing on the Cold War (origins, proxy wars, arms race), social changes (Baby Boom, Civil Rights Movement, second-wave feminism, Anti-War Movement, Counterculture), and economic changes (post-war boom, rise of service sector/middle class, multinational corporations, increased federal government role).
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Ready to test your knowledge? 🤔 The Cold War gets its name because the United States and the Soviet Union...
engaged in direct, large-scale military battles
primarily fought in arctic climates
avoided direct military conflict, opting for proxy wars and arms races
were allies throughout the entire period