Asked by ELIZABETH DELAROSA on Jun 23, 2024

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Which of the following terms best characterize the 1950s?

A) democratic heroism
B) tumultuous confrontations
C) stagnation and disillusionment
D) affluence and simmering discontent

Democratic Heroism

A concept asserting the valorization of democratic principles and leaders who embody these values in their advocacy for freedom, equality, and justice.

Tumultuous Confrontations

Situations marked by disorder, confusion, or violent clashes, often in a social, political, or personal context.

Affluence

Affluence describes a state of having a great deal of money, wealth, or a high standard of living, often resulting in higher consumption and more leisure time.

  • Understand the key events and cultural developments of the 1950s in the United States.
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Dakota CoffeyJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The 1950s are often characterized by affluence, due to the post-World War II economic boom, and simmering discontent, which refers to the underlying social and racial tensions that would later erupt in the Civil Rights Movement and other social changes.