During the 1950s, which of the following functioned as economic engines of the U.S. economy?

A) technology and entertainment
B) services and education
C) agricultural production
D) exports and imports
E) construction and spending on consumer goods

During the 1950s, the U.S. economy experienced significant growth, largely driven by construction and spending on consumer goods. This period, following World War II, saw a boom in housing construction, partly due to the GI Bill, and a surge in consumer spending on automobiles, appliances, and other goods, as Americans enjoyed rising incomes and the expansion of the middle class.