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