Technology and Media in the 1920s · US History

What was one major cultural effect of motion pictures in the 1920s?

  1. They eliminated all other forms of entertainment
  2. They were available only to wealthy rural landowners
  3. They spread common fashions, celebrities, and entertainment styles across the country
  4. They significantly slowed and ultimately prevented the overall growth of print advertising
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Correct answer: They spread common fashions, celebrities, and entertainment styles across the country

Movies helped create national celebrities and shared cultural references. Hollywood films influenced fashion, language, dating practices, and popular entertainment across the United States.

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