Question

A reason consumerism increased in the 1920s was because many working people

Answer 1

had free time and the ability to spend the rise in prosperity into material wealth in ever increasing amounts

Answer 2

Earned more money

Step-by-step explanation:

In the 1920s the Economy was very buoyant and okay. During this period, the people earned more money from their various work. The people earning and having more money also gave rise to increased spending on goods and services in people.

This act of spending on goods and services is also known as Consumerism.