In Search of the American Dream c1917 - 1990
Description: In Search of the American Dream c1917 - 1990 Edexcel 2015 Specification 1 The changing political environment, 191780 1.1 A changing presidency: 1.1.1 the rise and decline of Republicanism to 1933; 1.1.2 the influence of Roosevelt; 1.1.3
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slide1. In Search of the American Dream c1917 - 1990 Edexcel 2015 Specification<br>
slide2. 1 The changing political environment, 1917–80
1.1 A changing presidency:
1.1.1 the rise and decline of Republicanism to 1933;
1.1.2 the influence of Roosevelt;
1.1.3 changing styles of presidential leadership, 1945–72;
1.1.4 a decline in confidence, 1968–80.
1.2 Influences on the political landscape:
1.2.1 from rugged individualism to New Deal ideas in the 1920s and 30s;
1.2.2 the Red Scares and anti-communism, 1917–80;
1.2.3 liberalism, counter-culture and the conservative reaction, c1960–80.
1.3 The impact of war on domestic politics:
1.3.1 the reasons for a return to ‘normalcy’ and a commitment to isolationism, 1917–41;
1.3.2 US emergence as a Cold War superpower from 1941;
1.3.3 the impact of involvement in Korea and Vietnam
2 The quest for civil rights, 1917–80
2.1 Black American civil rights, c1917–55:
2.1.1 life in the South and the impact of northern migration, 1917–32;
2.1.2 the impact of the New Deal, the Second World War and the Truman presidency;
2.1.3 from legal challenge to direct action, 1917–55.
2.2 Black American civil rights, c1955–80:
2.2.1 changing patterns and approaches, 1955–68, including southern-based campaigning, the emergence of Black Power and King’s northern strategy;
2.2.2 the impact of civil rights legislation: achievements and limits to success, 1955–80.
2.3 The search for minority rights, 1960–80:
2.3.1 the reasons for, and nature of, Native American and Hispanic American campaigns;
2.3.2 the emergence of the gay rights movement;
2.3.3 achievements, and limits to success, of minority campaigns 3 Society and culture in change, 1917–80
3.1 The changing position of women, 1917–80:
3.1.1 impact of the Roaring Twenties, Great Depression and New Deal on women;
3.1.2 impact of the Second World War and suburban life, 1941–60;
3.1.3 emergence of the women’s liberation movement and its achievements;
3.1.4 extent of women’s advancement, 1961–80.
3.2 The impact of immigration 1917–80:
3.2.1 the nature of, and response to, immigration in the 1920s;
3.2.2 the impact on urban life, 1919–41;
3.2.3 the impact of the Second World War, government policy and its consequences, 1941–80.
3.3 The influence of popular culture and news media:
3.3..1 the social impact of cinema, popular music and radio, 1917–50;
3.3.2 the social impact of television from the 1950s;
3.3.3 the influence of broadcast news, 1920–80.
4 The changing quality of life, 1917–80
4.1 Economic influences:
4.1.1 impact of boom, bust and recovery, 1917–41;
4.1.2 the impact of the Second World War, post-war affluence and growth, 1941–69;
4.1.3 the challenges of the 1970s.
4.2 Changing living standards:
4.2.1 fluctuations in the standard of living, 1917–41;
4.2.2 the impact of the Second World War and the growth of a consumer society, 1941–60;
4.2.3 living standards, 1961–80, including the impact of anti-poverty policies and economic divisions.
4.3 Leisure and travel:
4.3.1 the reasons for, and the impact of, increased leisure time, 1917–80;
4.3.2 the growth of spectator sports;
4.3.3 the development, and influence, of a car-owning culture and improved air travel. Specification in Bullet Points<br>
slide3. 1 The changing political environment, 1917–80 1.1 A changing presidency: 1.2 Influences on the political landscape: 1.3 The impact of war on domestic politics: 1.1.1 Republicanism to 1933; 1.1.2 the influence of Roosevelt; 1.1.3 changing styles of presidential leadership, 1945–72; 1.1.4 a decline in confidence, 1968–80. 1.2.1 Economic Ideas 1.2.2 the Red Scares and anti-communism, 1917–80; 1.2.3 Social ideas c1960–80. 1.3.1 Aftermath of WW1 1917–41; 1.3.2 US emergence as a Cold War superpower from 1941 - 1950; 1.3.3 Fighting the Cold War Rise Decline 1920s Rugged Individualism 1930s New Deal Conservative reaction, liberalism Counter-culture Commitment to isolationism Reasons for a return to ‘normalcy Vietnam and its impact Korea and its impact<br>
slide4. 2 The quest for civil rights, 1917–80 2.1 Black American civil rights, c1917–55: 2.1.3 Changing tactics, 1917–55. 2.1.1 Life for African Americans, 1917–32; 2.1.2 1933 – 1953; 2.3 The search for minority rights, 1960–80: 2.3.1 Hispanic American campaign 2.3.2 the emergence of the gay rights movement; 2.3.3 minority campaigns 2.2 Black American civil rights, c1955–80: 2.2.2 the impact of civil rights legislation, 1955–80. 2.2.1 changing patterns and approaches 1955–68 Southern-based campaigning Emergence of Black Power King’s northern strategy Achievements Limits to success Achievements Limits to success 2.3.1 Native American Campaign Reasons for Nature of the campaign Reasons for Nature of the campaign Impact of northern migration impact of the New Deal the Second World War the Truman presidency Legal challenges To direct action life in the South<br>
slide5. 3 Society and culture in change, 1917–80 3.2.3 Immigration from 1941 – 80 3.1 The changing position of women, 1917–80: 3.1.1 impact of the economy 1917 - 1941 3.1.2 impact of the Second World War and suburban life, 1941–60; 3.1.4 extent of women’s advancement, 1961–80. 3.1.3 emergence of the women’s liberation movement 3.3 The influence of popular culture and news media: 3.3..1 the social impact of popular culture 1917–50; 3.3.2 the social impact of television from the 1950s; 3.3.3 the influence of broadcast news, 1920–80. 3.2 The impact of immigration 1917–80: 3.2.1 immigration in the 1920s; 3.2.2 the impact on urban life, 1919–41; Roaring Twenties Great Depression New Deal Achievements Successes Limits Response to migration The nature of migration the impact of the Second World War Government policy Consequences cinema popular music radio<br>
slide6. 4 The changing quality of life, 1917–80 4.3.3 Travel 4.2.3 living standards, 1961–80 4.1 Economic influences: 4.1.1 impact of the economy, 1917–41; 4.1.2 the impact of the economy, 1941–69; 4.1.3 the challenges of the 1970s. 4.2 Changing living standards: 4.2.1 fluctuations in the standard of living, 1917–41; 4.2.2 Living standards 1941 - 60 4.3 Leisure and travel: 4.3.1 leisure time, 1917–80; 4.3.2 the growth of spectator sports; Boom Bust Recovery Post war economic growth Second World War Post-war affluence Boom Bust Recovery Impact of the Second World War Growth of a consumer society Economic divisions. The impact of anti-poverty policies the, and, of. A car-owning culture Its development Its influence Improved air travel Impact of increased leisure time Reasons why leisure time increased<br>
slide2. 1 The changing political environment, 1917–80
1.1 A changing presidency:
1.1.1 the rise and decline of Republicanism to 1933;
1.1.2 the influence of Roosevelt;
1.1.3 changing styles of presidential leadership, 1945–72;
1.1.4 a decline in confidence, 1968–80.
1.2 Influences on the political landscape:
1.2.1 from rugged individualism to New Deal ideas in the 1920s and 30s;
1.2.2 the Red Scares and anti-communism, 1917–80;
1.2.3 liberalism, counter-culture and the conservative reaction, c1960–80.
1.3 The impact of war on domestic politics:
1.3.1 the reasons for a return to ‘normalcy’ and a commitment to isolationism, 1917–41;
1.3.2 US emergence as a Cold War superpower from 1941;
1.3.3 the impact of involvement in Korea and Vietnam
2 The quest for civil rights, 1917–80
2.1 Black American civil rights, c1917–55:
2.1.1 life in the South and the impact of northern migration, 1917–32;
2.1.2 the impact of the New Deal, the Second World War and the Truman presidency;
2.1.3 from legal challenge to direct action, 1917–55.
2.2 Black American civil rights, c1955–80:
2.2.1 changing patterns and approaches, 1955–68, including southern-based campaigning, the emergence of Black Power and King’s northern strategy;
2.2.2 the impact of civil rights legislation: achievements and limits to success, 1955–80.
2.3 The search for minority rights, 1960–80:
2.3.1 the reasons for, and nature of, Native American and Hispanic American campaigns;
2.3.2 the emergence of the gay rights movement;
2.3.3 achievements, and limits to success, of minority campaigns 3 Society and culture in change, 1917–80
3.1 The changing position of women, 1917–80:
3.1.1 impact of the Roaring Twenties, Great Depression and New Deal on women;
3.1.2 impact of the Second World War and suburban life, 1941–60;
3.1.3 emergence of the women’s liberation movement and its achievements;
3.1.4 extent of women’s advancement, 1961–80.
3.2 The impact of immigration 1917–80:
3.2.1 the nature of, and response to, immigration in the 1920s;
3.2.2 the impact on urban life, 1919–41;
3.2.3 the impact of the Second World War, government policy and its consequences, 1941–80.
3.3 The influence of popular culture and news media:
3.3..1 the social impact of cinema, popular music and radio, 1917–50;
3.3.2 the social impact of television from the 1950s;
3.3.3 the influence of broadcast news, 1920–80.
4 The changing quality of life, 1917–80
4.1 Economic influences:
4.1.1 impact of boom, bust and recovery, 1917–41;
4.1.2 the impact of the Second World War, post-war affluence and growth, 1941–69;
4.1.3 the challenges of the 1970s.
4.2 Changing living standards:
4.2.1 fluctuations in the standard of living, 1917–41;
4.2.2 the impact of the Second World War and the growth of a consumer society, 1941–60;
4.2.3 living standards, 1961–80, including the impact of anti-poverty policies and economic divisions.
4.3 Leisure and travel:
4.3.1 the reasons for, and the impact of, increased leisure time, 1917–80;
4.3.2 the growth of spectator sports;
4.3.3 the development, and influence, of a car-owning culture and improved air travel. Specification in Bullet Points<br>
slide3. 1 The changing political environment, 1917–80 1.1 A changing presidency: 1.2 Influences on the political landscape: 1.3 The impact of war on domestic politics: 1.1.1 Republicanism to 1933; 1.1.2 the influence of Roosevelt; 1.1.3 changing styles of presidential leadership, 1945–72; 1.1.4 a decline in confidence, 1968–80. 1.2.1 Economic Ideas 1.2.2 the Red Scares and anti-communism, 1917–80; 1.2.3 Social ideas c1960–80. 1.3.1 Aftermath of WW1 1917–41; 1.3.2 US emergence as a Cold War superpower from 1941 - 1950; 1.3.3 Fighting the Cold War Rise Decline 1920s Rugged Individualism 1930s New Deal Conservative reaction, liberalism Counter-culture Commitment to isolationism Reasons for a return to ‘normalcy Vietnam and its impact Korea and its impact<br>
slide4. 2 The quest for civil rights, 1917–80 2.1 Black American civil rights, c1917–55: 2.1.3 Changing tactics, 1917–55. 2.1.1 Life for African Americans, 1917–32; 2.1.2 1933 – 1953; 2.3 The search for minority rights, 1960–80: 2.3.1 Hispanic American campaign 2.3.2 the emergence of the gay rights movement; 2.3.3 minority campaigns 2.2 Black American civil rights, c1955–80: 2.2.2 the impact of civil rights legislation, 1955–80. 2.2.1 changing patterns and approaches 1955–68 Southern-based campaigning Emergence of Black Power King’s northern strategy Achievements Limits to success Achievements Limits to success 2.3.1 Native American Campaign Reasons for Nature of the campaign Reasons for Nature of the campaign Impact of northern migration impact of the New Deal the Second World War the Truman presidency Legal challenges To direct action life in the South<br>
slide5. 3 Society and culture in change, 1917–80 3.2.3 Immigration from 1941 – 80 3.1 The changing position of women, 1917–80: 3.1.1 impact of the economy 1917 - 1941 3.1.2 impact of the Second World War and suburban life, 1941–60; 3.1.4 extent of women’s advancement, 1961–80. 3.1.3 emergence of the women’s liberation movement 3.3 The influence of popular culture and news media: 3.3..1 the social impact of popular culture 1917–50; 3.3.2 the social impact of television from the 1950s; 3.3.3 the influence of broadcast news, 1920–80. 3.2 The impact of immigration 1917–80: 3.2.1 immigration in the 1920s; 3.2.2 the impact on urban life, 1919–41; Roaring Twenties Great Depression New Deal Achievements Successes Limits Response to migration The nature of migration the impact of the Second World War Government policy Consequences cinema popular music radio<br>
slide6. 4 The changing quality of life, 1917–80 4.3.3 Travel 4.2.3 living standards, 1961–80 4.1 Economic influences: 4.1.1 impact of the economy, 1917–41; 4.1.2 the impact of the economy, 1941–69; 4.1.3 the challenges of the 1970s. 4.2 Changing living standards: 4.2.1 fluctuations in the standard of living, 1917–41; 4.2.2 Living standards 1941 - 60 4.3 Leisure and travel: 4.3.1 leisure time, 1917–80; 4.3.2 the growth of spectator sports; Boom Bust Recovery Post war economic growth Second World War Post-war affluence Boom Bust Recovery Impact of the Second World War Growth of a consumer society Economic divisions. The impact of anti-poverty policies the, and, of. A car-owning culture Its development Its influence Improved air travel Impact of increased leisure time Reasons why leisure time increased<br>