To complete the cause and effect table with the given options, the appropriate cause for the effect "Companies began to prioritize advertising and use the services of professional advertising firms" can be identified.
Cause and Effect Table
| Cause | Effect | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | The new urban working population had more time and money to spend on shopping. | Companies began to prioritize advertising and use the services of professional advertising firms. | | People became less interested in shopping because they struggled to meet their basic needs. | (No relevant effect associated). | | Consumers had more choices for goods to buy from more companies than ever before. | Companies began to prioritize advertising and use the services of professional advertising firms. | | People shifted from purchases of consumer goods to the creation of homemade items. | (No relevant effect associated). |
Selected Causes
- The new urban working population had more time and money to spend on shopping.
- Consumers had more choices for goods to buy from more companies than ever before.
These two causes lead to the effect of companies prioritizing advertising and engaging professional firms to effectively reach these consumers. The other options do not logically support the effect provided.