Which historical event led to the first major documented shift in consumer behavior research, transforming it from intuition-based to data-driven approaches?

Throughout history, consumer behavior has evolved dramatically, reflecting changes in society, technology, and economic conditions. This trivia poll explores a fascinating turning point in how retailers understood and responded to consumer psychology. Test your knowledge about how historical events shaped the modern understanding of shopping habits and decision-making processes that influence today's retail strategies.

This is a live public trivia poll on AIPolls.Net. Vote and see real-time results.

The Great Depression (1929-1939), when retailers needed to understand why consumers drastically reduced spending despite marketing efforts
World War II (1939-1945), when product rationing created new consumer priorities and shopping patterns
The Industrial Revolution (1760-1840), when mass production first made consumer goods widely available
The Digital Revolution (1950s-1970s), when early computers enabled the first systematic analysis of purchasing patterns