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

question 4

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 theater-goers a high-brow 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.

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