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QuizMultiple Choice

Boom and Bust

Question 12 • [HSSUS] US History, Sem 1 (26-27)

What role did consumers play in slowing the economy down in the 1920s?

Answer
A
Consumers demanded fewer goods.
B
Consumers demanded more goods.
C
Consumer demanded less expensive goods.
D
Consumer demanded better-made goods.

Explanation

As the 1920s progressed, many households had already bought major goods such as cars and appliances, and wages did not keep rising as quickly as production. Consumers therefore bought fewer goods, leaving businesses with unsold products and contributing to an economic slowdown. The correct choice is “Consumers demanded fewer goods.”

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