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What social and political challenges did Americans face in the 1960s and 1970s?

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In 1960s and 1970s, the US faced the issue of stagflation, immigrants and blacks were discriminated against, the poor were kept poor, and the rich got richer.

Explanation:

  • In this, there is 'high inflation and high employment'. Also there were Vietnam war, civil rights protest.
  • The assassination of president 'john F Kennedy', some shoot him while he was in car and also the assassination of Martin Luthur King.
  • The corruption of 'political parties' by offering bribe by the big businesses and corporations which caused hardship for 'normal citizens'.
  • The United States suffered from slavery and many steps were taken towards 'granting equal rights' based on race in the '1960's

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