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Discuss the creation of the consumer economy during the late 1800s and describe its effect on American life.

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The solution provides a short discussion on the emergence of the consumer economy in the 1800's and its effect on the American way of life.

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1. The late 19th century saw the rise of mass production, making goods more readily available and less expensive, which created a wider consumer base than had previously existed in eras before. More people could afford goods and services, ...

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