Which two words best describe the 1820s, through the 1840s, in America. Explain your reasoning for your response. For example: In the 1950s, in America, the word consumerism could be used to describe the decade. After WWII, people had more money to spend and advertising agencies played to this new wealth and the American consumer. Everything was geared towards American being upwardly mobile. People wanted to “keep up with the Jones.” So let’s buy that new kitchen or car.
