SAGE News Clips: The Rise of Sneaker CultureDescription:Made up of 150 sneaker designs from the previous 150 years, a recent exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum in New York showcases the rise and evolution of sneakers. While sneakers can be purchased at virtually any retailer today, early sneakers were major status symbols due to the high cost of rubber. Watch this video to learn more about how the history of sneakers offers a window into culture.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 9 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:When did the center of the U.S. economy shift from the factory and the office to the shopping mall?
A. beginning in the 1930s
B. beginning in the 1950s
C. beginning in the 1970s
D. beginning in the 1990s
Answer: B
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