PROTESTS ACTIVISM AND CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE 1954 1973
PRESIDENT LYNDON B JOHNSON
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african american
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white male
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female
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school teacher
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Decade of Prosperity The economy overall grew by 37% during the 1950s and unemployment remained low, about 4.5%. At the end of the decade, the median American family had 30% more purchasing power than at the beginning. Inflation was minimal, in part because of Eisenhower’s efforts to balance the federal budget.
Detailed explanation-2: -The 1950s are often called the Golden Age of America because there was a major upswing in the economy. Americans became more prosperous than ever, and enjoyed a great deal of material wealth.
Detailed explanation-3: -American Men in the 1950s Because women were expected to stay home and care for the children, men became the sole providers for the family. Being the sole provider for the family gave men a significant amount of power in their homes and contributed to feelings of male superiority.