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Which of the following best describes vaudeville shows during the Gilded Age?
Which of the following best describes vaudeville shows during the Gilded Age?
- Shows featuring only trained animals performing complex tricks.
- A series of short, diverse acts including acrobatics and dance. (correct)
- Full-length plays with serious themes.
- Historical reenactments of important American battles.
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show accurately portrayed everyday life in the American West.
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show accurately portrayed everyday life in the American West.
False (B)
What innovation at Coney Island quickly became a popular treat?
What innovation at Coney Island quickly became a popular treat?
hot dogs
Annie Oakley became famous for her skill as a ______ in the Wild West Show.
Annie Oakley became famous for her skill as a ______ in the Wild West Show.
Match the following leisure activities with their descriptions during the Gilded Age:
Match the following leisure activities with their descriptions during the Gilded Age:
Why did bicycles become more popular during the Gilded Age?
Why did bicycles become more popular during the Gilded Age?
All Christians in the late 1800s embraced every new form of entertainment available.
All Christians in the late 1800s embraced every new form of entertainment available.
Besides hot dogs, what new fizzy drink was sold at Coney Island?
Besides hot dogs, what new fizzy drink was sold at Coney Island?
What design feature made public parks enjoyable places to visit?
What design feature made public parks enjoyable places to visit?
The 'bloomer costume' was worn by women to avoid getting their ______ caught in the bicycle chain.
The 'bloomer costume' was worn by women to avoid getting their ______ caught in the bicycle chain.
Flashcards
Vaudeville
Vaudeville
A type of theater that was made up of short acts, including acrobats, clowns, dancers, jugglers, and trained animals.
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show
William Cody's traveling show about life in the West, featuring gunfights, cowboy stunts, and staged battles.
Annie Oakley
Annie Oakley
A female gunslinger who was a favorite performer in the Wild West Show, known for her expert marksmanship.
Coney Island
Coney Island
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Public Parks
Public Parks
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Bloomer Costume
Bloomer Costume
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Study Notes
- Many Americans had more leisure time and money for entertainment during the Gilded Age
- Big cities featured theaters and opera houses
Vaudeville
- A popular form of theater consisting of short acts
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show
- A traveling show created by William "Buffalo Bill" Cody, presenting an exciting but not always truthful view of the West
- Annie Oakley, an expert gunslinger, was a popular performer
Coney Island
- Developed as America's first amusement park near New York City
- Featured rides (including a Ferris wheel and the first roller coaster), games, and sideshows
- Affordable for the working class
- Birthplace of the hot dog, often consumed with Coca-Cola
Public Parks
- Designed with trees, benches, walkways, and roads
- Provided free recreational spaces for all social classes
New Sports
- Baseball, basketball, and boxing gained popularity as spectator sports and activities
Bicycles
- Design improved to two equal-sized wheels, increasing safety
- Bicycling became a popular and healthy activity even for women
Concerns
- Some Christians, like pastor A. C. Dixon, cautioned against the immoral aspects of certain entertainments like Coney Island
- Christians of the time had to make choices about entertainment, ensuring they honored God
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