The most popular form of entertainment between the 1830s and 1910 were shows designed to appeal to white audiences and were made up of white performers who blackened their skin to portray black characters. These shows were known as:
A) minstrel shows
B) American white face shows
C) slavery culture shows
D) Jim Crow shows

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Minstrel shows were a popular form of entertainment that began in the 1830s and continued until the early 1900s. These shows featured white performers in blackface makeup portraying stereotypical black characters. They often included singing, dancing, and comedic skits, and were designed to appeal to white audiences. The shows were widely criticized for their racist depictions of black people and their perpetuation of negative stereotypes.

The Most Popular Form of Entertainment Between the 1830s and 1910