Question

Which of these statements does NOT help describe

the 1950's ""Consensus Culture""
A. Most Americans were experiencing new found wealth
and able to have TVs and air conditioners.
B. Black Americans were being treated equally and
respectfully.
C. People were scared to criticize the government out of
fear of being called a ""Communist"".
D. It was a great time for the white middle class.

Answer 1

Option B. Black Americans were being treated equally and respectfully, does not describe the 1950s 'Consensus Culture' as it was a period of racial inequality and systemic discrimination against Black Americans.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that does NOT help describe the 1950s "Consensus Culture" is B. Black Americans were being treated equally and respectfully. The 1950s were characterized by a burgeoning middle class, increased homeownership, and the spread of consumer culture; however, it was also a period where racial inequality was prevalent, and Black Americans faced systemic discrimination and injustice. While there was new found wealth and luxury items became more common, and there was a fear of being labeled a "Communist" for criticizing the government, the treatment of Black Americans was not on an equal and respectful basis with their white counterparts.