Before 1910, the most popular form of public entertainment was
A. band concerts.
B. baseball.
C. ballroom dancing.
D. viewing motion pictures.
Is it C?
I don't think so.
Have you ever seen Music Man?
No I have not.
It's set in a small town about 1900. Here's the finale:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODu888i14-I
Have you figured it out?
Hint: Movies didn't become popular til after 1910.
Band Concerts?
Right! :-)
To determine the correct answer, we can use a method of elimination.
Option A suggests that band concerts were the most popular form of public entertainment before 1910. While band concerts were certainly popular during this time, they may not necessarily have been the most popular form of public entertainment.
Option B suggests that baseball was the most popular form of public entertainment before 1910. Baseball was certainly gaining popularity during this time and was enjoyed by many people. However, it may not have been the most popular form of public entertainment.
Option C suggests that ballroom dancing was the most popular form of public entertainment before 1910. Ballroom dancing was indeed very popular during this time, particularly among upper-class society. It was commonly practiced in ballrooms and social gatherings. However, it may not have been the most popular form of public entertainment overall.
Option D suggests that viewing motion pictures was the most popular form of public entertainment before 1910. While motion pictures were becoming increasingly popular during this time, they did not become a dominant form of entertainment until later in the 1910s. Therefore, option D is unlikely to be the correct answer.
Based on this analysis, option C, ballroom dancing, is the best possible answer. However, it's important to note that public entertainment preferences can vary depending on geographical location and social context.