Analyze the impact of mechanization, consumerism, advertising, and the boom in the auto industry on American life in the 1920s. Do you feel these impacts were for the betterment of American life?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Mechanization distanced the American worker from his job in the 1920s and produced unhappy workers.
2. Consumerism encouraged mass buying even when people could not afford the items they wanted.
3. Advertising encouraged more consumption and encouraged the rise of a mass culture.
4. The boom in the auto industry led to the suburbs and encouraged the rise of many related industries.
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