Immediately following World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union entered into a Cold War, so the answer would be "escalating <span>tensions with the Soviet Union"
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If you mean the middle ages the it didn't really grant any freedom. People were kept simple minded and growth was not praised and learning for only for the rich (nobility) and church members. You were considered an outcast if you didn't go to church.
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The rich risk coming so they can step up stores or businesses to make more money than they did before.
If you or someone you know are having visions, you should either talk to a therapist about them or somebody you can trust.
Hope this helped in some way,
-Anime