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The Eisenhower Era 1952–1960, (OpenStax U.S. History Ch. 32) APUSH Unit 8

In this video, we cover OpenStax U.S. History Chapter 32, which focuses on the Eisenhower Era and life in America during the 1950s. This chapter explores how Cold War tensions, economic growth, suburbanization, and early civil rights struggles shaped the United States during a decade often remembered as stable—but deeply complex. Following the Korean War, the U.S. experienced unprecedented economic prosperity, population growth, and expansion of the middle class. At the same time, Cold War fears, nuclear tensions, and social inequalities revealed cracks beneath the surface of postwar optimism. Topics covered in this video include: Dwight D. Eisenhower’s leadership style and presidency Cold War strategy: massive retaliation and nuclear deterrence The arms race and fear of nuclear war Economic growth and consumer culture in the 1950s Suburbanization, Levittowns, and the baby boom The Interstate Highway System and federal infrastructure The rise of conformity and Cold War anxiety Early stages of the Civil Rights Movement Brown v. Board of Education and school desegregation Resistance to desegregation (Little Rock Crisis) This chapter highlights the contrast between postwar prosperity and social tension, showing how Cold War politics influenced everyday life and how civil rights challenges began to reshape American society. APUSH Unit 8 – Cold War & Postwar America This chapter is commonly tested on the AP Exam through: SAQs on Eisenhower’s domestic or foreign policies MCQs on suburbanization, Cold War strategy, or civil rights DBQs involving postwar prosperity vs. inequality Content derived from U.S. History by OpenStax (Rice University), licensed CC BY 4.0. #openstax #ushistory #apush #studylab #cramsession