Technology in Post 1945 America. Technology is always advancing, everyday someone invents some new gadget that is supposed to make our lives easier and better, although they rarely do. Technology has impacted every aspect of American lives, whether it be in the military with the advancements in weapons, the workplace with computers and fax machines, or our personal lives with cell phones and VCR's, but how has it impacted American society and culture? In July 1945, the United States military tested the first hydrogen bomb in the Chihuahuan Desert in New Mexico and “The world would never be the same.” (Brands, pg. 1-6) It changed the American outlook for the end of World War II, by turning the tables in our favor. In August of 1945, the United …show more content…
Americans saw better fighter planes, weapons, and better safety equipment for our soldiers. (Lecture notes, March 16 &21) Americans also got to witness a man walk on the moon thanks to the advances in science and televisions, it was a triumphant moment for the United States. (Wilford, pg. 1-9) The rest of the 60's and 70's kind of blended together in a haze of drugs and sex with the birth of “Hippies” and the women's liberation movement. The invention of oral contraceptives in the late 50's gave women more control over their bodies and they made sure people knew it by wearing skimpier clothing and being more promiscuous. The invention of VCR's and cable television allowed people to watch pornography in the comfort of their own homes instead of going to crowded movie theaters. (Lecture notes, March …show more content…
Blue screen technology made things appear in the movies that were not actually there, making the opening of movies like “Star Wars” a historical event that has continued to entertain generations. (Lecture notes, March 28) The use of Saccharine in food changed the lifestyle of diabetics and dieters. Catalytic converters on automobiles literally helped Americans breathe easier by helping to keep harmful exhaust fumes out of the air. Lead in gasoline clogged the catalytic converters, so they removed the lead and made the unleaded gasoline that Americans fill their cars with today. CAT scans were invented in the 70's making it easier for physicians to see what's going on inside the human body without having to cut people open. This made surgeries and treatments easier and safer. Personal computers came out in the 70's, in fact several versions of computers came out, and made it easier for people to work from home. That was a big thing for women who wanted careers without neglecting their families. These computers also had the first home video games on them which would lead to video consoles in the 80's. The invention of floppy disks allowed people to save data on a new portable medium and transfer it from one computer to another. Pocket calculators came out in 1971, which made it easier and faster to get complex, mathematical equations solved in real time. (Lecture notes, March 28 & 30)
The washing machine for example, it gave men and women an easier and faster way of washing clothes. It saved women loads of time so that they could also focus on other things around the house. Another example is the traffic signal, officers used to have to stand in the middle of an intersection directing people, one after the other, but not after this was invented. Not only did it decrease the percent of fatalities on the road but it made driving so much more easier and comfortable. Drivers didn’t have to watch a man telling them when it was their turn any longer and people also couldn’t take advantage which in this case if you ran a red light it would cost you.
In America’s past events there are many moments in which were impactful to this country’s history. One of the most impactful eras would have to be World War II and the 1940s. The growth of technology through atomic bombs leaving an impact on America’s view in modern times for future events and political events such as GI Bill of Rights to help veterans with certain programs when they come home from a war that continues to be used today. As well as issues of race and gender were faced with women and African Americans working in which influenced the working environment today. Comparing all the eras that were discussed, the least impactful era was during the 1970s.
The United States went through many events from 1940 to 1970. A lot of these events significantly changed the economy in the United States. These events led to changes in our economy, social structure and American culture as a whole. In the years between 1940 and 1970 America experienced an economic and technological boom because of increased production, increased government involvement and the change in working culture.
Its use on Japan in 1945 had both short- and long-term effects, including the end of the war, the beginning of the Cold War, and the threat of nuclear annihilation that would loom over the world for decades to come. Conclusion- Overall, these turning points highlight the key moments and trends that shaped American history in t;he 20th century. They also underscore the important role that the federal government played in shaping American society during this time, as well as the impact of war and conflict on the nation and the world. Central themes that tie these events together include the role of government in addressing economic and social crises, the impact of war on society and the world, and the tension between individual rights and the collective good in times of crisis.
The private life took a more liberated step, with more sexual freedom for both straight and gay couples, the former being helped by the invention of the Pill and the latter stopping to be illegal in the eyes of the law. But it was also a change in the sense of political change and protest with the hippies and the movements against nuclear weapons and the Vietnam war. Most of the changes that made the 1960s, "the Swinging Sixties" were possible because the consumer society was beginning to settle in and people had generally more income and more money to spend. In London, workers earned 170 times for than the cost of life in the 1950s, and 183 times more than the cost of life in the 1960s.
We Americans now depend on most electronics to go about our lives. We use electronics to communicate, find information, socialize, and now to do homework. Back in the day before the United States were born people like Ben Franklin and others were creating these wonderful inventions to help easy the life of colonial people. The Middle Colonies needed a plow to fasten the process of farming crops. The virus smallpox started an epidemic and a vaccine would help lower the risk of people getting the disease.
Throughout history America has had hundreds of transformative events that have changed the course of history through political, economic, and sociocultural effects. The most significant events aren’t the ones everyone remembers for being exciting but rather the ones that have impacted society and individuals the most. Many of these events that have shaped America most profoundly include wars, presidents, supreme court decisions, but they also include such events such as natural disasters, fires, and even scientific findings. Each event has not only impacted the time period it was set in but also may even still be impacting our lives today. By studying and analyzing America’s history one can learn the struggles and triumphs of a young nation that became the superpower it is today.
It was used to connect academic institutions and Universities to a large data base. That way they could all exchange data. Video game consoles saw a huge surge in popularity in the 80s. The mother of them all was the Atari 2600. It didn’t get much simpler than two joysticks with big orange buttons Ralph Alessio and Fredrik Olsen received a patent for the Indiglo night light.
The American War Against Fear World War II was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945, in which it encompassed the major nations in the world, including the United States of America. The aftermath of the war, in which the United States and its allied powers emerged victorious, should have marked a period of political tranquility. However this supposition proved incorrect, as the American ethos was ravaged by a state of political and military tension between the United States and the Soviet Union. More than a military conflict, the Cold War was an ideological war in which democracy and communism clashed. The Cold War fears of the American people, reflected in the mass hysteria behind the Red Scare and McCarthyism, was entrenched in the
Automobiles. Telephones. Lightbulbs. These were some of the major technological innovations created during 1865 to 1920. These creations impacted many Americans, even to this day.
Also, many medical advances arose in the 1980s. Development in DNA and other biological matters transpired, giving people a better understanding of what the future would be similar
In 1908 Ford had changed the game with the first mass production car in the United States, and still today the automobile sits close to the center of the daily lives of many Americans. Since that time it has remained the main way to travel across the country and with around 100 years of use from 1920 to today, the automobile has gone through a fair share of changes. The automobile has adapted to many new innovations in technology, many new ways for the automobile to be used, thousands of American regulations, many changes in safety, and created one of the largest manufacturing battles on the planet. These changes are not entirely clean as there was still some continuity in the technology, laws, and safety in the automobile.
Technology appears to do the talking more often now that humans have succumbed to it. In the futuristic society of Fahrenheit 451 technology is advanced but also manipulating. Many people within Ray Bradbury’s novel are damaged by the advancement of the cutting edge television screen. How has technology affected the progress of humanity? In the novel, Guy Montag attempts to thrive in a world where cars can go 80 mph in mere seconds
We all use it. Whether it is a text to your significant other, a hard work day on the job, a quick drive to the store, even something as simple as going to church, no matter where we are we always seem to be using technology. Technology is a growing issue with each passing day and even though there are positive effects it also has its negative side. It affects the things we do such as communication and playing, but most importantly affects our brain with our daily thought process. Today, Im going to inform you on how technology has affected you and your daily lifestyle habits.
The human race has got to see some of the top best inventions during the 20th century, for example- the radio, the airplane, nuclear power, automobile, and the one that has by far made human life easy and efficient is the computer. The invention of the computer has led to some of the most significant concepts, ideas, and inventions that eventually led to the evolution of human life. And the major ones are, the internet, long distance communication, easy and safe research and much more! The computer was invented by Charles Babbage, an English mechanical engineer, and polymath who is also titled as the “father of computers”.