Consumption patterns in the U.S.between 1790 and 1860 indicate a growing preference for

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During this period, the Industrial Revolution led to an increase in standardized and mass-produced goods, which were cheaper and more accessible to the general population. This resulted in a shift towards a preference for simpler and more standardized products, rather than luxury items or high-quality goods. Additionally, the focus on westward expansion and settling new territories meant that many people were more concerned with acquiring basic necessities rather than luxury items.

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