Bruh pt 2

What was the significance of Miranda v Arizona?

It established the requirement for police to inform suspects of their rights during an arrest.

What did Escobedo v Illinois address?

It ruled that a defendant has the right to counsel during police interrogations.

What was the outcome of Gideon v Wainwright?

It guaranteed the right to legal counsel for defendants in criminal cases who cannot afford an attorney.

What were the key components of LBJ's Great Society?

Government-funded health care (Medicaid, Medicare), civil rights, and social improvement programs like VISTA.

How does LBJ's Great Society compare to the New Deal?

Both aimed at social reform and economic recovery, but the Great Society focused more on civil rights and healthcare.

What was Michael Harrington's contribution to understanding poverty?

His book 'The Other America' highlighted the existence of poverty in the United States.

What were the societal roles of women in the 1950s?

Women were often relegated to domestic roles, with societal expectations focused on homemaking and child-rearing.

What was the nature of the post-WWII recession?

It was characterized by economic downturns and adjustments as soldiers returned home and the economy shifted.

What were the causes of paranoia during the Cold War?

Fear of Communist infiltration and the threat of nuclear war contributed to widespread paranoia.

What was the significance of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)?

It investigated alleged disloyalty and subversive activities, particularly related to Communism.

What does the term 'vast wasteland' refer to in criticism of American culture?

It describes the perceived lack of quality and depth in television programming during the 1950s.

What was the significance of Levittown in American history?

Levittown represented the post-war suburban boom and the rise of mass-produced housing.