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Unit 8 – The Postwar Period and Cold War, 1945–1980
Topic 8.14
How does the consumer culture that emerged during the Roaring Twenties compare to today's consumerism?
Both periods experienced an explosion in consumer goods due to technological advancements, however societal values and consumption patterns exhibit significant differences.
The Roaring Twenties saw a decline in consumer culture while modern times promote excessive consumption..
Consumer culture has remained fundamentally unchanged from the Roaring Twenties to present day.
Neither period saw any notable developments in technology or changes in consumer behavior..
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