the consumer society Flashcards
1
Q
after the period of WW2, how did the raising of wages affect people
A
people had more purchasing power
2
Q
how was quebec highly influenced by the USA (4)
A
- television shows
- movies
- valued american way of life (freedom)
- creation of suburbs
3
Q
what became popular during the consumer society
A
advertising and credit
4
Q
what did people start buying (3)
A
- television
- cars
- appliances (fridge, dishwasher, etc)
5
Q
what form of consuming emerged
A
mass consuming
6
Q
what kind of social programs did the federal govt create(2)
A
- health insurance
- pensions plans
