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In the consumer culture of the 1920s,

A
people purchased nonessential goods on a regular basis.
B
people purchased only essential goods on a regular basis.
C
people reduced their purchasing of essential goods.
D
people reduced their purchasing of nonessential goods.
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Look at the graph. During what years did consumerism cause the stock market to grow most?

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A
1920–1921
B
1921–1924
C
1922–1925
D
1924–1929
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In the 1920s, the continued rise in the stock market and economic growth depended most on

A
bankers buying stocks with cash.
B
investors buying stocks with cash.
C
consumers buying goods on credit.
D
consumers growing their own food.
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Study the graph, and then answer the question.Marginal Tax Rate, Tax Paid, and Tax Share for Those with Incomes over $100,000 from 1920 to 1929Which statement best describes the trends shown in the graph?

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A
As the highest tax rate was reduced in the 1920s, the economy grew.
B
As the highest tax rate was reduced in the 1920s, the economy struggled.
C
As the highest tax rate was increased in the 1920s, the economy grew.
D
As the highest tax rate was increased in the 1920s, the economy struggled.
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How did mass production affect consumers?

A
As factories became more efficient, they hired fewer workers, making jobs scarce.
B
The prices of mass-produced goods decreased, making many items more affordable.
C
Assembly lines reduced the variety of goods produced, so consumers had fewer choices.
D
Mass-produced goods tended to have more defects, leaving consumers with worthless products.

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