Study post-war American society and economy, including consumerism, causes of prosperity, the American Dream, McCarthyism and popular culture including Rock and Roll and television.

Chronology anchor: Part three: Post-war America in AD America, 1920-1973: Opportunity and inequality (Paper 1 Section A: Period studies) provides the direct anchor for this learning objective. Students focus on Study post-war American society and economy, including consumerism, causes of prosperity, the American Dream, McCarthyism and popular culture including Rock and Roll and television. The explanation should use the subtopic wording, the relevant period, named events or individuals where appropriate, and precise historical evidence. It should then separate cause from consequence, change from continuity, and significance from importance while keeping sources, interpretations, evidence and opinion distinct.