1. jack kerouac gave the beat generation their name because he claimed that his generation of writers was beaten down by
a. materialism.
b. politics.
c. religion.
d. traditionalism.
2. the beat generation sought to introduce to the american literature that they believed was limited by conventionalism.
a. rhyme; reason
b. rhythm; freedom
c. beat; song
d. meter; verse

Statistics show that internet usage in the united states has grown from just 41% of households in 2000 to 77% of households in 2010. which of the following best describes how online shopping has added to cultural diffusion in the united states? it encourages people to purchase more than they normally would. it makes news and information about products available in an easy-to-consume format. it has allowed large corporations to expand into new states, creating more jobs. it makes goods more accessible to people who might not normally be able to get them.