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QuizMultiple Choice

Boom and Bust

Question 1 • [HSSUS] US History, Sem 1 (26-27)

Businesses and industries in the 1920s most closely followed the buying demands of

Answer
A
the government.
B
farmers.
C
consumers.
D
manufacturers.

Explanation

In the 1920s, rising incomes and new products such as automobiles and household appliances fueled mass consumerism. Businesses and industries increasingly produced and marketed goods to meet consumers’ buying demands, rather than primarily following government or farmers’ needs. The correct choice is consumers.

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