Question

Based on the first decade of the Cold War as well life in 1950s America, how was the federal government advancing civil rights? How was it limiting them? What impact did the Cold War have on its actions?

Answer 1

The Cold War affected domestic policy two ways: socially and economically. Socially, the intensive indoctrination of the American people led to a regression of social reforms. Economically, enormous growth spurred by industries related to war was aided by heavy government expansion.