"Except for blacks, who grew increasingly militant in fighting against racial injustice, young people who were unhappy with the status quo did not much concern themselves with larger political or social problems. Most educators in the 1950's detected a 'silent generation' both in the schools and in the burgeoning universities." James T. Patterson, historian Grand Expectations: The United States, 1945-1974, 1996 Using the Excerpt, answer a, b, and c. a. Briefly explain ONE example that would support the author's comment about young African Americans during the 1950s. b. Briefly analyze ONE factor in postwar America that likely promoted a "silent generation" in the 1950's. (think about our essay outline) c. Briefly explain ONE example of social or literary criticism of the conformity of the 1950s.

the correct answer is

d) rocket launcher

the causes of the dust bowls were severe droughts,   lands became dry and hard, temperature was higher than usual, hot and dry conditions killed crops, high winds. because of those factors, the winds kicked up dry soil and created clouds of dust.

native american contribution: the patriots from britain learn how to hunt, fish, and introduce diversity within cultures.

african americans: indirectly introduced the idea of diversity to americans. africans coming to america because of slavery taught white americans that people come from different backgrounds and colors. it also built america's economic stability for a great period of time. 

women: make america what it is today. there are some societies that are in the world currently that do not give women the same right we give women here in the united states. because women have rights here in the united states, other countries' citizens strive to come to america, especially women, since they have equal rights in the united states. this is important because america is seen and desired by many in the world. 

children: children are our future. we learn from our elders and carry out things the same or differently learning from america's history. we continue tradition and change tradition if it is needed. 

the four most common systems of greek government were: democracy - rule by the people (male citizens). monarchy - rule by an individual who had inherited his role. oligarchy - rule by a select group of individuals.