Which of the Following Is True of African Americans in the Entertainment

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of African Americans in the entertainment business in the early twentieth century?

• A) They were only offered roles that pandered to white prejudices
• B) They were paid extremely low wages
• C) They appeared only as stagehands to move props
• D) They were occasionally used in movies but were barred from vaudeville

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