The 1950s era in the United States is described as “the affluent society.” What change does this term describe?

“The affluent society” refers to the growth of prosperity and consumer wealth in the United States during the 1950s. More people could afford goods such as cars and household appliances, so the term describes people becoming wealthier. The baby boom and youth rebellion were real changes of the era, but they do not mean “affluent.”

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