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Roaring Economy to Great Depression — Quiz

Question 4 • US History and Geography

Which industry boosted consumerism in the 1920s, feeding economic growth?

Answer
A
advertising
B
manufacturing
C
farming
D
electricity

Explanation

Advertising encouraged people to buy new products by promoting them through newspapers, magazines, radio, and other media. This growing consumer demand helped businesses sell more and contributed to economic growth in the 1920s. Manufacturing produced the goods, but advertising helped boost consumerism by persuading people to purchase them.

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