Also, people were also concerned with the political ideas immigrants brought with them such as communism, anarchism, and socialism that were seen as a threat to democracy. ... If more Americans had more money and more time on their hands, then they would spend it on the latest products such as radios, refrigerators, washing machines, etc., thus increasing consumerism. ... Americans failed to notice because they paid no attention to politics and instead remained interested in material goods and the image of prosperity (Document G). ...

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