1. World War II inspired Americans to sacrifice and come together for a common cause-the defeat of fascism and militarism in Europe and Asia.
To what extent did America''s fight for democracy abroad translate into more democracy and equality in the United States?
2.The federal government and federal court actions had a significant impact on the rights and status of African Americans, Mexican Americans, and Native Americans during the 1950s.
What spurred federal action on these issues during the Cold War era? What were the positive and negative outcomes for these groups?