Name some inventions that altered the pace and nature of life in postwar western society.

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Explanation:

There are several inventions that altered Western lives in postwar years:

1) Nuclear energy.

2) Television.

3) Jet airplanes.

4) Satellites.

the right answer is the third one: turnpikes went short distances to connect markets. turnpikes, also known as toll roads, were very important for trade and transportation (of people, goods and products) in the 19th century, coinciding with the expansion towards the west. they contributed significantly to the economic development of the united states.