Which of the following accurately describes the economic situation of the United States in the 1960s?
A) Poverty rates skyrocketed throughout most of the 1960s.
B) The U.S. economy grew faster than the economies of rivals Japan and Germany.
C) The income of many Americans grew dramatically, while poverty declined.
D) Americans only bought products made in America, which helped corporate profits soar.
Answer: C
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