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Postwar Era

The Postwar Era refers to the period following World War II (around 1945), characterized by rapid economic growth, technological advancements, and significant social change. Countries worked to rebuild their economies and societies after the destruction caused by the war. This era saw the rise of the United States and the Soviet Union as superpowers, leading to the Cold War. It also brought about decolonization, civil rights movements, and increased global cooperation. Overall, it was a time of transformation, laying the foundation for the modern world through recovery, innovation, and shifting international relations.