Which of the Following Statements Is True of the American

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the American consumer market in the 1920s?

• A)In the 1920s, car sales plunged as American consumers emphasized on thrift rather than indulgence.
• B)During the 1920s, the economic boom boosted real estate as well as consumer products in most parts of America except in Florida.
• C)During the 1920s, young people were not really into cars.
• D)Throughout most of the 1920s, the number of investors in stocks fell steadily.
• E)By the end of the 1920s, Americans relied on credit to purchase nearly 90 percent of their major durable goods.

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