14. One of the trends that began during this age and still continues today is consumerism, or the purchase of non-essential consumer goods. In the late 1800s and early 1900’s some examples of consumerism would be

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the rise of department stores, the mass production of goods, and the emergence of advertising. People started to buy more and more products that were not necessary for survival, such as fashionable clothing, household appliances, and luxury items. This trend was fueled by the growth of capitalism and the increasing wealth and disposable income of the middle class. Today, consumerism has only grown stronger, with the advent of online shopping, fast fashion, and the constant bombardment of advertisements through various media platforms.