In the 1920s, Americans flocked to department stores or used mail-order catalogs to buy mass produced clothing, radios, electric fans, jewelry, home furnishings, and many other goods. This consumer culture boomed in part because businesses A. a majority of Americans were wealthy and could finally afford to purchase more products.
B. used more and more advertising to persuade Americans to buy.
C. women liked to shop.
D. families required more goods to live a better standard of living.