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Section 4 - Consumer Society Flashcards

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In the period after WWII why did people have more purchasing power?

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Wages rose

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Quebec was influenced by what country? What new things did this bring? (4)

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USA; television shows, movies, valued american way of life (freedom) and creation of suburbs

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What became popular leading to mass consumption? (2)

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Advertising and credit

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People bought what because of advertising and credit? (3)

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Television, cars, appliances

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The federal government created new social programs including what? (2)

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Health insurance and pension plans

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