The baby boom generation is significant because it was

The baby boom refers to the unusually large number of children born in the United States after World War II, especially from 1946 to 1964. Its significance came from its size, which made it the largest generation born in U.S. history. Choice C describes a later effect as baby boomers grew up and entered the workforce, but not the main reason the generation was significant.

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