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swpotter12

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Phineas T. Barnum was described as the father of mass entertainment in the U.S. because
 
  A) He was famous for shows featuring oddities and curiosities that drew audiences.
  B) He knew how to profit from the public's demand for stimulation and excitement.
  C) He knew how to drum up publicity to bring people out to his shows.
  D) All of these choices
  E) None of these choices.

Question 2

The popular minstrel show helped to shape public perceptions of blacks during the antebellum period because it
 
  A) accustomed white Americans to seeing blacks in public roles.
  B) helped to convince northerners that slavery should be abolished.
  C) reinforced stereotypes of blacks as stupid and clumsy.
  D) exposed middle class audiences to the beauties of African-American music.
  E) presented free blacks as suave and sophisticated urbanites.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


swpotter12

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Reply 2 on: Jul 4, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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