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What is the approximate time frame in which the first factory-produced, commercial skateboard appeared?
What is the approximate time frame in which the first factory-produced, commercial skateboard appeared?
- Late 1800s to 1940s
- 1980s
- 1960s to 1970s
- 1959 (correct)
What contributed to the rapid sales of skateboards in the late 1950s?
What contributed to the rapid sales of skateboards in the late 1950s?
- Television advertising
- Government subsidies
- Celebrity endorsements
- Association with the youth culture of ocean surfing (correct)
What led to the decline of skateboarding in its initial era?
What led to the decline of skateboarding in its initial era?
- Government regulations on skateboard production
- Lack of interest from the youth
- Unavailability of skateboards in the market
- High rates of injury among skateboarders (correct)
What was the approximate number of skateboards sold within a three-year span during the initial era of skateboarding?
What was the approximate number of skateboards sold within a three-year span during the initial era of skateboarding?
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What was a significant factor contributing to the demise of the initial era of skateboarding?
What was a significant factor contributing to the demise of the initial era of skateboarding?
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