In the 1950s, Americans experienced a contradiction in __________
A) their apparent obsession with technology but reluctance to embrace television
B) their growing commitment to organized religion while they had less time for church activities
C) moving to the suburbs yet longing for the excitement and opportunities found in cities
D) saying they feared the onset of another Great Depression but refusing to spend the money needed to bolster the economy
E) denouncing the Soviet Union for human rights violations while discriminating against African Americans
Answer: E
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)