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RCMultiple Choice

Unit Test — Cumulative exam

Question 9 • LHS Oklahoma History

The American economy in the 1920s can be characterized by overproduction of consumer goods and __________.

Answer
A
declining interest in speculation in the stock market
B
heavy government regulation over key industries
C
increasing debt from overuse of credit
D
weak growth due to prohibition

Explanation

The 1920s economy combined mass production and overproduction of consumer goods with widespread buying on credit. As consumers borrowed to purchase cars, appliances, and other products, household debt increased. Therefore, the correct choice is “increasing debt from overuse of credit.”

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