8-Consumerism (1920 & 1950) (jan 1, 1920 – jan 1, 1950)

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1920s- ROARIND TWEINTIES. spending was incredibly highg. Assembly Lines made production more which also made products cheaper and ultimately increased people's spending.

Technological advancements in 1920s: Radios, Movies/Film, Art/Music, Automobiles.

Women played a major role as many wanted to be independent. Flappers emerged and had daring clothings.

1950s- "Culture of Conformity"--> Image of a safe and prosperous America and rise of conservative lifestyle/ideals, shown to the world to show how capitalism is a great thing.

More cars,
The Baby Boom(1946-1964) The period of time when the number of annual births exceeded 2 per 100 women (or approximately 1% of the total population size) in the United States.
Consumersim increased because WW2 led to economics boom and cheap items.

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