Ads in the 1920s Were More Visual Than in the Past

question 55

Multiple Choice

Ads in the 1920s were more visual than in the past, and showed slices of life in a way that depicted

• A)garish designs illustrating unrealistic situations and cartoonish characters.
• B)consumer power and resulting federal regulation.
• C)people enjoying products and having a good time in modern social settings.
• D)large companies vying for the earnings of corporate America.

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Definitions:

Pleistocene

An epoch of the Quaternary period characterized by several glacial advances, extending from about 2.58 million to 11,700 years ago.

Triassic

A geologic period and system which lasted from about 252 to 201 million years ago, marking the beginning of the Mesozoic Era.

Carboniferous

A geologic period and system that occurred around 359 to 299 million years ago, known for its vast swamp forests and the formation of significant coal deposits.

Ordovician

A geological period, approximately 485 to 444 million years ago, marked by significant diversification of life, especially in marine environments.