A Roaring Economy

Question 1

Which of these actions match Harding’s plans? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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lowering income taxes; eliminating regulations

Question 2

Why was Albert Fall arrested and convicted when the scandal broke?

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for accepting bribes in exchange for land agreements

Question 3

Which of these phrases best defines the word “consumerism”?

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following a pattern of constantly wanting and buying new products

Question 4

In your opinion, how does this advertisement appeal to consumers? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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It shows happy users who enjoy the product.; It appeals to consumers’ sense of style.; It seems to tell consumers that this product is modern and popular.; It tells consumers they can live a life like the people shown in the ad.

Question 5

How did manufacturers encourage Americans to buy new products? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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by creating powerful advertisements; by providing new models of products; by offering a wide variety of products to buy; by telling consumers their lives would improve by buying a product; by making products at a lower cost in order to lower prices

Question 6

1. Credit is the ability to buy something now, with the promise to pay .2. Installments allow a person to make a purchase, then .

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now; later; make a series of payments; pay all at once

Question 7

Look at each of the following consequences of the rise of credit. Choose whether each consequence was a benefit or a problem. Select the answer that matches each consequence.Making it more convenient to buy products: Helping demand for products stay high: Pushing Americans to overspend: Causing Americans to go into debt:

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benefit; problem

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