During the Eighteenth Century, Rising Consumerism in the American Colonies

question 1

Multiple Choice

During the eighteenth century, rising consumerism in the American colonies was encouraged by

• A)increasing class distinctions within society.
• B)the association of material possessions with personal virtue and refinement.
• C)increased access to consumer credit.
• D)both increasing class distinctions within society and the association of material possessions with personal virtue and refinement.
• E)neither increasing class distinctions within society nor the association of material possessions with personal virtue and refinement.

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