How Did Nickelodeons Reflect a Mass-Consumption Society in the Progressive

question 12

Multiple Choice

How did nickelodeons reflect a mass-consumption society in the Progressive era?

• A) Amusement parks and dance halls had lost considerable popularity by this time.
• B) Nickelodeons offered elite theatergoers a highbrow alternative to vaudeville shows.
• C) Nickelodeons offered a popular and less expensive leisure activity for urban residents.
• D) Nickelodeon shows quickly became widely available, thus providing entertainment to small-town residents.
• E) Nickelodeons were popular in rural communities where people could not attend vaudeville shows.

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