Which of these is NOT a true statement about yuppies?
a. "Yuppies" was a nickname for young, urban professionals in the 1980s.
b. Yuppies symbolized the new income stratification in America.
c. Yuppies were known for their materialism and conspicuous consumption.
d. Yuppies showcased the pursuit of wealth that symbolized the 1980s.
e. Yuppies represented the largest group of working Americans in the 1980s.
e
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a. Anglicans b. capitalists c. women d. religious minorities, particularly Jews e. secular leaders