During the eighteenth century, rising consumerism in the American colonies was encouraged by
A. the rising ideal of equality of condition among colonists.
B. increasing class distinctions within society and the association of material possessions with status in the upper class.
C. the association of material possessions with loyalty to the crown.
D. the quickly rising purchasing power of members of the lower classes.
E. the rising ideal of equality of condition among colonists and the association of material possessions with personal virtue and refinement.
Answer: B
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