In my view the best word would be ethos. Ethos is the set of fundamental values, guiding principles, social practices and beliefs that constitute the character of a particular culture.
Both had the economy booming, meaning they were both thriving with new homes, cars, and a lot of wealth. but in the 1950s were also an era of great conflict. For example, the nascent civil rights movement and the crusade against communism
1. Political Speech
2.A,D,F
3.A
4.B,C