Which statement does not describe change occurring during the Roaring 20's?

Question

Which statement does not describe change occurring during the Roaring 20's:

A. Americans had more disposable income to spend on things such as entertainment

B. Athletes and actors began to change into national icons due to radio and magazines

C. Due to limited advancements in technology, the majority of disposable income was being spent on illegal alcohol.

D. Movies and sports became very popular.

Answer 1

The incorrect answer, l would maintain, is c. The Roaring Twenties had Americans clamoring for all kinds of new technologies for the home and for other areas of their lives. Yes, there were speakeasies and bathtub gin, but the greatest amount of money went toward American households buying on credit the many new appliances following the first world war. This spending created a huge debt bubble which finally burst in October of 1929 that spiraled the United States, and, indeed the whole world, into a a great economic depression.

Answer 2

The Answer is C. Due to limited advancements in technology, the majority of disposable income was being spent on illegal alcohol.

The 1920s witnessed a number of new technologies coming of age such as automobiles, the radio and other advancements with electricity, and airplanes to name a few.