Author Question: What lessons did The Amos 'n' Andy Show teach white America? A) Racism was unacceptable, and ... (Read 96 times)

iveyjurea · **on:** Aug 9, 2018

What lessons did The Amos 'n' Andy Show teach white America?

A) Racism was unacceptable, and blacks were the equals to whites.
B) It was acceptable to laugh at black people's efforts to survive.
C) Blacks could be successful in high-level positions in society.
D) Blacks should be doctors, politicians, and lawyers.

Question 2

What roles or jobs did African Americans generally hold in the radio industry?

A) Blacks were often staff musicians because they were heard and not seen.
B) African Americans did much of the writing, acting, and directing for the show Amos 'n' Andy.
C) Blacks were completely excluded from the entertainment industry during the 1930s and 1940s.
D) Radio stations refused to hire any blacks as disc jockeys.