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QuizMultiple Choice

The Interwar Years — Test

Question 13 • American History

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

Answer
A
Many popular entertainers had been war heroes, and people were willing to pay a lot of money to hear and see them.
B
New inventions and innovations improved access to various types of entertainment.
C
As a result of soldiers returning home, the audience for music and “talkies” increased.
D
People wanted an escape in difficult economic times, and entertainment had previously been unavailable.
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