Which of the following elements of american society did the beat generation moat strongly criticize? a. its promotion of consumerism. b. its tolerance of rock and roll. c. its focus on rural american values. d. its acceptance of individualism.

A. Its promotion of consumerism.

Explanation:

The Beat Generation was a literary movement that begun in the post-war era. The authors that belonged to this movement rejected many of the values of American culture. Some of the values they criticized were those of materialism and consumerism. They were also interested in the exploration of foreign religions, experimentation with psychedelic drugs and sexual liberation.