What was a major reason for the emergence of a 'National Culture' in the United States during the 1920s?
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Correct answer: The rise of mass media such as radio and motion pictures
Radio and movies allowed people from coast to coast to hear the same news, listen to the same music, and watch the same stars. This shared experience helped bridge regional gaps and created a standardized American identity and consumer market.
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