According to the text, during the 1950s, television

Aaffected only a small percentage of the total population.
Bencouraged independent value formation among members of the white middle class.
Cheightened the sense of alienation and powerlessness among minority groups.
Dfailed to attract significant interest from commercial advertisers.
Esaw a rapid decline in popularity.

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The correct answer for this question is this one: "C) heightened the sense of alienation and powerlessness among minority groups." According to the text, during the 1950s, television heightened the sense of alienation and powerlessness among minority groups.