Africa
What powerful, yet immoral, tactic was ended during the 50s?
Colonialism
What was a technological scare the world faced during the 50s?
Nuclear War
What was a vow of US ideology that was reshaped after both World Wars?
Not wanting to be involved in foreign conflict.
Who was Mosaddegh?
Iranian Prime Minister in the 50s
What is a World Fair?
It was used to display the works of different nations in areas like technology, art, academia, etc.
What did African people do to end colonialism?
They spoke up for their rights because they were educated
What was a political divide the world faced in the 50s?
Being forced to pick a side between the USA and the USSR
What was a commodity that caused conflict between US, Iran, and Britain?
The Iranian Oil industry
What event did the US and Britain cause in Iran?
A political coup
Where did Hedda travel to which would explain her fashion of the time?
New York, US Pavilion
What were people who traveled becoming aware of?
Nationalism & socialism
What political ideologies did powers like the United States vehemently oppose during this decade?
Socialism and Communism
Who was the elected president in 1952?
Eisenhower
Who did the Shah rule in support of during the 50s and 60s?
The United States
sputnik
What is Pan-Africanism?
The idea that all African countries could overthrow their colonizers to become independen
What was a threat smaller countries faced to larger powers?
Wanting to assert their right to independence and political, social, and economic autonomy (ex. Cuba)
What did the US realize about their power in the 50s?
That they could overthrow a power that they disagreed with (the use of CIA and MI6)
What feelings became prominent among Iranians?
Anti-US backlash because of the Shah
What job did many women loose their jobs to?
Computers: the mainframe computer