Changes in Consumerism Flashcards
By how much did the average wage rise by between 1923 and 1929?
Eight percent.
What was the effect of advertising on women’s rights during the 1920s?
Advertisements targeted at women encouraged the perception of women as independent individuals.
How many cars were there in the US in 1919 and 1929?
9 million and 26 million.
How many radios were there in the US in 1920 and 1929?
60,000 and 10 million.
How many telephones were there in the US in 1915 and 1930?
10 million and 20 million.
What was the ratio for fridges between 1921 and 1929?
1:167
How did workers often buy goods?
On credit.
What was the USA’s relation with the Supermarket throughout the 1920s?
As the first nation to host one, they were immensely popular.
Which company opened the supermarket chain Piggly Wiggly?
JC Penney.
Where and when was the world’s first supermarket opened?
In Memphis, Tennessee, 1916.
How did supermarkets originally differ from smaller stores?
Rather than waiting to be served, visitors were able to pick their own, individually priced goods, and pay at the checkout.
What percentage of goods in the 1920s were purchased using credit?
Roughly 50%.
