Which of the Following Was Not a Difficulty for African

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not a difficulty for African Americans wanting to study classical music in St. Louis?

• A) No institutions for classical study existed in the city for blacks.
• B) Whites tended to relegate blacks to playing ragtime or jazz.
• C) African Americans often had to take jobs in demeaning roles in productions.
• D) Very few cultural opportunities of any kind existed in the Midwestern city.

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