Consumerism began to rise significantly in which historical period, particularly in the United States? The Industrial Revolution The Renaissance The Great Depression The Civil War None Which invention in the late 19th century greatly contributed to the rise of consumer culture by enabling mass marketing? The steam engine The telephone The typewriter The department store None What marketing technique became popular in the early 20th century to persuade consumers to buy products? Word of mouth Celebrity endorsements Advertisements in newspapers and magazines Free samples None The post-World War II era saw a boom in consumerism, largely due to which economic factor? High taxes Recession Increased disposable income Government regulation None Which cultural movement in the 1960s challenged the ideals of consumerism and materialism? The Beat Generation The Civil Rights Movement The Environmental Movement The Anti-War Movement None Time's up
