General U. S. Economic Conditions in the 1950s:
1) Building the Interstate Highway System provided jobs for 150,000 construction workers
2) The minimum wage increased by 33% in 1955.
3) Average family income rose 15%
4) Unemployment averaged 4.5%.
5) Real wages went up 20%.
(7.6) Based on the information above, what conclusion can be drawn about the 1950s?
A) The 1950s was a time of prosperity.
B) The value of U. S. exports was greater than U. S. imports.
C) The United States was at peace during this period.
D) The New Deal programs were established in the 1950s.