Which of the following was a result of minstrel shows?
A) They made museums the center of recreation and leisure.
B) They reinforced the idea that America still did not have its own unique forms of entertainment.
C) They brought professional productions of Shakespeare to the United States.
D) They helped whites become more racially tolerant.
E) They helped perpetuate familiar stereotypes of African Americans.

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Minstrel shows perpetuated familiar stereotypes of African Americans, portraying them as lazy, simple-minded, and foolish. This harmful portrayal contributed to the perpetuation of racist attitudes and discrimination towards African Americans.

Which of the Following Was a Result of Minstrel Shows