What caused Americans to be blinded to increasing debt and uneven prosperity?

A) Consumer culture that dominated Hollywood films
B) Concerns over national defense
C) European political squabbles
D) International affairs

Consumer Culture

A societal framework where buying and consuming goods and services is a primary pursuit and indicator of social status or personal happiness.

Increasing Debt

This refers to a situation where an entity, be it an individual, company, or government, experiences a continuous rise in the amount of money owed to others.

Uneven Prosperity

Refers to a situation in which economic growth or wealth accumulation benefits certain groups, sectors, or regions more than others, leading to disparities in income and living standards.