Consumerism (1900-1930)

Question 1

How many women were in work during this period?

Answer 1

In the period 1900-1930 the number of women in work increased by 3%

Question 2

What did the number of women in work cause?

Answer 2

This caused an increase in demand for labour saving goods such as washing machines and vacuum cleaners and

Question 3

What did the introduction of hire purchase mean?

Answer 3

The introduction of hire purchase meant people could buy goods on credit

Question 4

What percentage did tax levying increase wages to?

Answer 4

The tax levying increased wages between 1823 and 1829 by 8%

Question 5

What did the development of entertainment increase the demand for?

Answer 5

The development of entertainment increase the demand for radios. 2/3 spent on furniture was spent on radios

Question 6

By 1929, How much households had electricity?

Answer 6

By 1929, a third of household had electricity and this increased the demand for electrical goods.