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QuizMultiple Choice

Effects of the Great Depression

Question 15 • [HSSUS] US History, Sem 1 (26-27)

Movie theaters lowered prices during the Great Depression because

Answer
A
movie stars helped people escape their worries.
B
audiences had very little money to spend on movies.
C
audiences were not interested in seeing movies.
D
movies were competing with radio shows.

Explanation

During the Great Depression, many people lost jobs or had reduced incomes, so they had little money for entertainment. Theaters lowered ticket prices to make movies more affordable and attract audiences; therefore, the correct choice is “audiences had very little money to spend on movies.”

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