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Society in the Roaring Twenties — Quiz

Question 7 • US History

Which statement best describes an economic relationship that was true during the 1920s?

Answer
A
Businesses began producing fewer goods as government intervention led to rising taxes.
B
Businesses created new products as manufacturing became faster and cheaper.
C
Consumers turned to credit to pay for goods as manufacturing costs increased.
D
Consumer demand for goods decreased as the manufacturing and production of goods increased.

Explanation

During the 1920s, new technologies and more efficient production methods made manufacturing faster and cheaper. Businesses could produce and sell new products, including automobiles and household appliances, to a growing consumer market. This makes B the best description; the other choices describe trends that do not fit the decade’s expanding production and consumption.

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