What fueled the consumerism of the 1920s? americans buying nonessential goods with cash americans buying only essential goods on credit americans buying nonessential goods on credit americans buying essential goods with cash

The correct answer is Americans buying nonessential goods on credit.

During the 1920's, banks began giving out loans to citizens for a ton of different commodities including refrigerators, dishwashers, cars, and even stocks. This ability to buy products on credit (paying off a good over time) allowed citizens to buy more prodcuts that are nonessential to their life. This include luxuries like cars, jewlery, fancy clothing, etc. This unfortunately does not work out all well, as many people are unable to pay off their loans when the Stock Market Crash of 1929 takes place.