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in the early 1960s newton minow, chairman of the federal communications commission and later, chairman of the board of pbs, once described television as a “vast wasteland.” he also said, “when television is good, nothing is better. when it's bad, nothing is worse.”

reflect on this idea as you describe the changes television brought to american life and culture during the 1950s. explain how television influenced american society and what the impact of television would be over time.

The TV had a huge impact on American society during the 50s. The major reason was that the Republican and Democratic conventions were broadcasted live from Philadelphia to the rest of the country. This increased the importance of TV in society. Now rural America was not isolated anymore, they were a part of society.

Then national tv shows got famous, news, sports, and events were broadcasted. Television allowed America to become one and regional cultural differences were reduced and a general American culture became famous and united the country. People from rural America feel like migrating to another area.

This way TV can be seen as the major point that changed American culture and society.

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2. a land bridge connected asia and north america thousands of years ago.

4. crossing the land bridge would have been simple for the first migrants.

5. people might have crossed a land bridge while hunting animals.