Why was the 1950s the decade of prosperity?

Which of the following was a reason why the loss of alsace and lorraine to germany was a major blow to france?

Washington said that the united states would be "friendly and impartial" in regard to foreign conflict. what was his reason behind this statement? a jefferson and washington had determined the u.s. was too weak to wage war. b the u.s. had a treaty with both england and france, and was thus required to remain neutral. c france asked for the united states to stay out of the war, due to trade relationships. d a special envoy from england asked for strict neutrality on behalf of the united states.

How well does america today live up to the ideals of the declaration of independence?