Why did the economy boom in Louisiana?

It appears the majority of the state's growth was driven by mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, which grew by 1.5% during the second quarter. Non-durable goods manufacturing and durable goods manufacturing was much softer than earlier in the year and grew by only 0.03% and 0.28% respectively in Louisiana.

for the united states of america, 1945 to 1964 was a time of high economic growth and general prosperity. it was also a time of confrontation as the capitalist united states and its allies politically opposed the soviet union and other communist countries; the cold war had begun.

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