By 1900, more people in the industrialized world were attending concerts, theater performances, and sporting events. What is the best explanation for this change? Check all that apply.Factory workers organized unions that reduced working hours and increased leisure time.Advances in transportation and technology made travel and entertainment more affordableMore people were given free admission to events by wealthy donors.Industrialization helped popular culture and spectator events spread widely.More people were out of work and looking for distractions.
Answer
A
Factory workers organized unions that reduced working hours and increased leisure time.
B
Advances in transportation and technology made travel and entertainment more affordable
C
More people were given free admission to events by wealthy donors.
D
Industrialization helped popular culture and spectator events spread widely.
E
More people were out of work and looking for distractions.
Explanation
Factory workers’ unions helped secure shorter working hours, giving more people time for leisure. Advances in transportation and technology also made it easier and less expensive to travel to events and enjoy entertainment. Industrialization supported the spread of popular culture and spectator events to larger audiences; free admission from wealthy donors and unemployment were not the main explanations.
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