Which of the Following Has NOT Contributed to the Rise

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has NOT contributed to the rise of consumer culture in the United States?

• A) people being more frugal with their money
• B) the rise of industrialization
• C) the mass production of goods
• D) the rise of advertising and competitive pricing

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