1950’s “the best decade in American history”

  Some historians have called the 1950’s “the best decade in American history” while other thinkers have criticized this period. Make an historical argument in response to this statement: “Betty Friedan was right to write that the suburban home was a ‘comfortable concentration camp’ where women ‘suffered a slow death of mind and spirit’!.” Agree? Disagree? Your first sentence should be: “I agree (disagree) that Betty Friedan was right to write that the suburban home was a ‘comfortable concentration camp’ where women ‘suffered a slow death of mind and spirit’ for the following reasons… Example of format to follow: Your position (argument) on this week’s Statement/Question: (Agree/Disagree; Yes/No): “I agree (disagree) that the French Revolution was worth its human costs for the following reasons:” First, (Give facts/examples to support your argument). Your answer should be accurate, clear, relevant, and persuasive. Source(s) (Where did you get the information you used? Give title and URL of website. Second, (Give facts/examples to support your argument) Your answer should be accurate, clear, relevant, and persuasive. Source(s) (Where did you get the information you used? Give title and URL of website. Third, (Give facts/examples to support your argument) Your answer should be accurate, clear, relevant, and persuasive. Source(s) (Where did you get the information you used? Give title and URL of website. Fourth, (Give facts/examples to support your argument) Your answer should be accurate, clear, relevant, and persuasive. Source(s) (Where did you get the information you used? Give title and URL of website.