For a Late-Nineteenth-Century Unmarried Working-Class Woman, Why Did Amusement Parks

question 78

Multiple Choice

For a late-nineteenth-century unmarried working-class woman, why did amusement parks exert a powerful lure?

• A) They offered opportunities to supplement meager wages through evening or weekend employment.
• B) They provided opportunities for the entire family to have a wholesome outing.
• C) They were places to meet friends, get away from parental supervision, and try out the latest dance steps.
• D) They had employment bureaus where factory owners recruited for high-paying jobs.
• E) They were places to buy bagels, baked potatoes, soda, and other foods and drinks not otherwise available.

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