World War I and the Interwar Years — Test

Question 17 • US History

Why did the entertainment industry grow significantly after World War I?

Answer

People wanted an escape in difficult economic times, and entertainment had previously been unavailable.

Many popular entertainers had been war heroes, and people were willing to pay a lot of money to hear and see them.

New inventions and innovations improved access to various types of entertainment.

As a result of soldiers returning home, the audience for music and “talkies” increased.

Explanation

New technologies after World War I made entertainment easier to produce and reach a wider audience. Innovations such as radio and motion pictures with sound helped music and movies become more widely available, driving industry growth. Returning soldiers may have added to audiences, but technological improvements were the broader cause.

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