How did consumerism affect the economy in the 1920s? check all that apply. most consumers chose to buy only the goods they could afford. most consumers had access to goods they wanted and needed. many consumers began to overspend on goods they did not need. many businesses and consumers began to rely on the use of credit. debt mostly became a thing of the past as most consumers avoided it. most consumers made less of an effort to save their money for the future.