Which of the following best describes the United States in the 1920s?

The nation experienced a period of prosperity, but serious economic problems were on the horizon.

Farmers benefited the most from the prosperity of the 1920s and were able to pay their debts.

Families followed strict budgets and bought only the consumer goods they could afford.

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Annabel Flowers

21 January, 05:07

Which of the following best describes the United States in the 1920s?

The nation experienced a period of prosperity, but serious economic problems were on the horizon.

Farmers benefited the most from the prosperity of the 1920s and were able to pay their debts.

Families followed strict budgets and bought only the consumer goods they could afford.

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Glenn Porter · Answer 1

The answer is the first one. During the 1920's more Americans lived in cities than on farms and the nation's total wealth greatly increased. This growth swept many Americans into a 'consumer society'.