Electricity
Technology.
development of many new consumer goods
In the 1920s, companies sought to build new factories to capitalize on the booming consumer economy and increased demand for mass-produced goods. The introduction of assembly line techniques and advancements in technology allowed for more efficient production processes, reducing costs and increasing output. Additionally, the rise of consumer culture and credit availability provided a conducive environment for businesses to expand their operations and maximize profits. This period of economic prosperity encouraged companies to invest in new facilities to meet the growing market needs.
One significant way technology changed the economy in the 1920s was through the mass production of consumer goods, particularly due to advancements in assembly line techniques, exemplified by Henry Ford's automobile production. This innovation not only increased efficiency and lowered costs but also made products like cars more accessible to the middle class, stimulating consumer spending and contributing to economic growth. Additionally, the rise of radio and other forms of media transformed advertising, further driving consumer culture and demand for new products.
Some key factors in creating a strong wartime economy were increasing the labor force. Creating government contracts and creating new technologies.
The key to the new consumer economy of the1920s was the availability and use of the automobile because of increased tourism and ability to travel far for work, shopping, and recreation.
Technology.
development of many new consumer goods
During the 1920s, the United States made major advancements in mass production, credit availability, and wide spread advertising. This economic prosperity led the new consumer society of the time.
In the 1920s, companies sought to build new factories to capitalize on the booming consumer economy and increased demand for mass-produced goods. The introduction of assembly line techniques and advancements in technology allowed for more efficient production processes, reducing costs and increasing output. Additionally, the rise of consumer culture and credit availability provided a conducive environment for businesses to expand their operations and maximize profits. This period of economic prosperity encouraged companies to invest in new facilities to meet the growing market needs.
large, elegant department stores
Credit became widely used for purchasing consumer good for the first time in the 1920s. Prior to this time it was only used by the very wealthy.
Radio.
Radio
It was the idea to go back to isolationism. Jobs and products were all in the US, making the economy soar.
FDR's New Deal was a plan to help America's poor economy right after The Great Depression in the 1920s-1930s.
Some key factors in creating a strong wartime economy were increasing the labor force. Creating government contracts and creating new technologies.