Which of the Following Statements Describes Changes in the Way

Which of the following statements describes changes in the way goods were purchased during the 1920s?

A) The war had made Americans increasingly frugal, resulting in the middle class focusing its attention on the need for government programs to help protect its savings.
B) The absence of electricity in middle-class homes severely limited the types of goods one would find useful, causing industries to target only the upper class.
C) The rise of advertising contributed to a new consumer culture, strengthening the perceived relationship between social status and possessions.
D) As a rule, businesses began forcing customers to pay for goods in cash upfront rather than allowing them to finance purchases over time.
E) A new consumer culture became so pervasive that even the poor enjoyed the latest luxuries such as indoor plumbing, washing machines, and automobiles.