Question
Why did the increase in consumerism occur in the Roaring Twenties?
A) Machines and robots were used on assembly lines, making production more efficient.
B) There were new technologies and new innovations to drive the sale of goods, since people could afford them.
C) People were tired of the economy only producing necessary supplies.
D) Improvements in technology made life easier for all people.
A) Machines and robots were used on assembly lines, making production more efficient.
B) There were new technologies and new innovations to drive the sale of goods, since people could afford them.
C) People were tired of the economy only producing necessary supplies.
D) Improvements in technology made life easier for all people.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The increase in consumerism during the Roaring Twenties can be attributed primarily to:
**B) There were new technologies and new innovations to drive the sale of goods, since people could afford them.**
During the 1920s, advancements in technology, mass production techniques, and improvements in marketing and advertising led to a surge in the availability and variety of consumer goods. Additionally, rising incomes and credit systems allowed more people to purchase these goods, fostering a culture of consumption and luxury that characterized the decade.
**B) There were new technologies and new innovations to drive the sale of goods, since people could afford them.**
During the 1920s, advancements in technology, mass production techniques, and improvements in marketing and advertising led to a surge in the availability and variety of consumer goods. Additionally, rising incomes and credit systems allowed more people to purchase these goods, fostering a culture of consumption and luxury that characterized the decade.