Question

• Increased consumerism

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is C.

Explanation:

The 1950's is known as the decade of prosperity as the country's economy grew by 37%. This era had Dwight D. Eisenhower who was the 34th President of the United States between 1953-1961. In Western Europe, he was the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces during World War II.

He contributed in a huge way to the growth of American's economy after World war II as the economy inflation became minimal and this was a result of Eisenhower's effort at balancing the Federal budget. In the middle decade, the unemployment rate reduced to less than 4.5 percent.

There was an increase in consumer spending as Americans increased for the better. This is known as the rise of consumerism.