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AP US History
Unit 8 – The Postwar Period and Cold War, 1945–1980
Topic 8.5
How did the widespread use of credit cards in the post-World War II era impact American consumer culture?
It made it easier for Americans to buy goods and services on credit, which helped to fuel economic growth
It made it harder for Americans to purchase goods and services, as credit was harder to come by
It led to a decline in consumer spending, as people became more cautious about taking on too much debt
It had no significant impact on American consumer culture
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