Coal Mining in the United Research Proposal

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Another historian notes, "Economically, baby boomers experienced unprecedented national affluence throughout their childhood. During the 1950s and 1960s, the U.S. economy expanded greatly, raising the living standards of most American families" (Clydesdale 606). Religion played less of a role in society by the 1990s, as church attendance and membership began to decline in the 60s. Historian Clydesdale continues, "When the cultural challenges of the 1960's disestablished this religious ethos, participation rates overall declined, and religious identifications shifted" (Clydesdale 607). Much of society became more liberal and open to new ideas and change, and societal values shifted. For example, abortion was legalized in 1973, which never would have been thought of in 1941.

Politically, the country changed, as well. In a conservative country, Republicans led for a large part of this time, but change, in the form of young, dynamic leaders like John F. Kennedy entered the political arena.
In addition, young people in the 1960s and 70s clashes with conservative leaders over issues like Vietnam and political scandals like Watergate, which led to a left-wing liberal faction of society that was much more vocal. Historian Carnes continues, "The conflicts over Vietnam, civil rights, and Watergate generated widespread public support for their outlook" (Carnes 228). Why? Because at least some of society was becoming more tolerant, as the success of the civil rights movement shows and people were becoming less complacent. They stood up and fought for what they wanted, and they told their politicians how they felt. The Watergate scandal mushroomed as people learned more about it, and people began to lose their faith in politicians, something that was uncommon when the war began. Politics became much more about money, power, and lobbying, too, something that continues to this day......

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