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The case of Babe Ruth illustrates the power of publicity in the 1920s celebrity culture because
 
  A) he used his status as a professional ballplayer to raise awareness about his charitable work.
  B) in private he was a womanizing racist, but in the public eye, his 60 home runs in one year made him a hero.
  C) he was celebrated as the first black player in the major leagues.
  D) his trade to the New York Yankees was elevated to a public rivalry between Boston and New York.
  E) his victory over cancer was trumpeted when he led the Red Sox to victory.

Question 2

In the 1920s American business activities abroad
 
  A) increased as American built foreign production facilities and acquired foreign sources of raw materials.
  B) decreased as investment opportunities in United States production grew.
  C) were outlawed in order to keep the American dollar at home.
  D) decreased, particularly in Latin America, because foreign governments began to nationalize their industries.
  E) ended, as a worldwide depression began.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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