Jazz music was criticized by some older generations of both Black and white Americans because it was seen as:
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Correct answer: Immoral and a threat to traditional Victorian values
Because of its association with nightlife and its improvisational, energetic nature, Jazz was viewed as scandalous. Critics feared it encouraged 'loose' behavior and the breakdown of traditional social barriers.
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