The rise of nickelodeons,amusement parks,dance halls,vaudeville,and other "cheap amusements" in the late nineteenth-century cities had which of the following effects?

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The availability of cheap amusements provided young people with alternative forms of entertainment and socialization, which challenged traditional courtship rituals and gender roles. For example, women were able to go out and socialize without male escorts, and working-class men could take their dates to dance halls or nickelodeons instead of more expensive entertainment venues.

Answer: D 
 The rise of cheap amusements contributed to a culture of leisure and entertainment that undermined businesses' efforts to instill workplace discipline. Workers who had access to inexpensive entertainment were less likely to remain focused and dedicated to their jobs, leading some employers to view these amusements as a threat to productivity and discipline.

The Rise of Nickelodeons,amusement Parks,dance Halls,vaudeville,and Other "Cheap Amusements" in the Late