Regarding advertising in the 1920s, all of the following are true except: A. it helped promote mass consumption
B. it was new in the 1920s
C. it used print and radio
D. it created a desire for ‘wants’ not ‘needs’
Regarding advertising in the 1920s, all of the following are true except:
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The correct answer is B. it was new in the 1920s.
Explanation: Advertising as a practice existed before the 1920s, gaining significant traction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. However, the 1920s did see a massive expansion and transformation of advertising techniques, particularly with the rise of mass media such as radio, which helped promote mass consumption and instill desires for goods beyond basic needs.