America 1920-1973Key Facts
Key Evidence: The Consumer Revolution
Part of Life Changes in 1920s — GCSE History
This key facts covers Key Evidence: The Consumer Revolution within Life Changes in 1920s for GCSE History. Revise Life Changes in 1920s in America 1920-1973 for GCSE History with 10 exam-style questions and 6 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 3 of 11 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 3 of 11
Practice
10 questions
Recall
6 flashcards
📊 Key Evidence: The Consumer Revolution
| Product/Change | Statistics | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Cars | 27 million by 1929 | 1 car per 5 Americans — transformed daily life |
| Radio | 10 million households by 1929 | First mass media — created national culture |
| Cinema | 110 million tickets/week | More than total US population! Some went multiple times |
| Refrigerators | From luxury to common | Changed how families ate and shopped |
| Vacuum cleaners | Widespread ownership | Changed housework — but still done by women |