Which of the Following Statements Describes Changes in the Way

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes changes in the way goods were purchased during the 1920s?

• A) The war had made Americans increasingly frugal, resulting in the middle class focusing its attention on the need for government programs to help protect its savings.
• B) The absence of electricity in middle-class homes severely limited the types of goods one would find useful, causing industries to target only the upper class.
• C) The rise of advertising contributed to a new consumer culture, strengthening the perceived relationship between social status and possessions.
• D) As a rule, businesses began forcing customers to pay for goods in cash upfront rather than allowing them to finance purchases over time.
• E) A new consumer culture became so pervasive that even the poor enjoyed the latest luxuries such as indoor plumbing, washing machines, and automobiles.

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