Because of the overall prosperity of the decade,blacks were able to close the income gap with whites by the end of the 1950s.

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This statement is false. While the 1950s saw some economic progress for African Americans, including increased employment opportunities and higher wages, the income gap between black and white households still remained significant by the end of the decade. In fact, the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s was in part a response to continued economic and social inequality for African Americans.

Because of the Overall Prosperity of the Decade,blacks Were Able