All of the Following Was Part of the New Consumer

question 9

Multiple Choice

All of the following was part of the new consumer lifestyle of the 1920s except

• A)new appliances eased the burden of housework.
• B)the automobile made vacations and camping trips popular.
• C)poverty was eliminated from American society.
• D)high quality, fashionable clothes were available to most Americans.
• E)advertising increased consumer demand.

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Definitions:

Excise Tax

A tax charged on specific goods and services, such as alcohol and tobacco, usually to discourage their use or generate revenue.

Direct Tax

A tax levied directly on an individual or an organization's income or wealth, such as income tax or property tax.

Local Property Taxes

Taxes imposed by local governments based on the assessed value of property, primarily real estate, used to fund local services such as schools, roads, and police.

Industrial Countries

Nations with developed economies characterized by significant industrial activity and high income per capita.