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World War 2
The war began, many loved ones and family members left for war. Some lives were lost as well. -
Television
half of americans had a tv set in their home, it brought many families together, took away some social/family activities. -
Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights Movement affected the american family by opening peoples eyes to diversity. -
Vietman War
United States engaged in their 16 year war against North Vietnamese. Many loved ones were lost. -
Women Enter The Workforce
This affected the american family because more than half the women entered the workforce. People start the resoect women, start more stable families and almost start more child care. -
The Internet
The internet created more oppertunities that arised. Also it created a new way to research, and a new way of life. New technology followed as time went on. -
The Cell Phone
The cell phone because a popular form of communication. It brought families closer by being able to communicate easier. -
9/11
9/11 affected people in many ways. Two planes crashed into the World Trade Center in NYC. Many people lost their lives, as well as many people lost their loved ones. It caused the United States to become more cautious, and put more security in airports. -
Facebook
Beginning of facebook and an evolution of how social media impacts lives. It drove teens/kids away from family. You can easily chat message anyone, play games, and share whats going on in your life in just a click of the mouse. -
The first black president
The first black president. Families were worried about the idea because it was different. -
The Great Recession
This affected the entire world economy and sparked the outbreak of the late 2000's financial crisist. Many people lost jobs, houses and divorced. -
BP Golf Oil Spill
buisness and jobs were lost because of the huge oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Many animals were affected, some died and many lost thier homes in the ocean. -
Life Expectancy Increases
The life expectancy rate reached a record high of 78.64 years old. Families lived with loved ones longer.
