An implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, for example by sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection.
Segregation remained widespread in the United States after World War II, especially in the South. But there were also signs of change. In the 40's and 50's, desegregation began in sports and the military. Civil right's organizations grew stronger. The landmark Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education heralded the beginning of the modern civil right's movement.
The only lawmaking body that existed under the Articles of Confederation was the "Congress," since the Founding Fathers initially wanted to have a very "weak" central government over the states.
Advancements in technology led to a higher standard of living, which allowed people more leisure time to discuss philosophy and politics.
