Radio and Movies of the 1920s

What were the primary forms of mass media before the 1920s?

• Radio and movies

• Books, newspapers, and magazines

• Television and internet

• Telegraph and telephone

Which radio station made the first commercial broadcast in the United States?

• NBC

• CBS

• KDKA

• WNYC

How did radio change the way Americans experienced sporting events?

• It allowed them to watch games live on television.

• It made it possible to listen to live play-by-play accounts of games.

• It replaced newspapers as the primary source of sports news.

• It led to the invention of new sports.

Which radio station made the first commercial broadcast in the United States?

• NBC

• CBS

• KDKA

• WNYC

How did radio change the way Americans experienced sporting events?

• It allowed them to watch games live on television.

• It made it possible to listen to live play-by-play accounts of games.

• It replaced newspapers as the primary source of sports news.

• It led to the invention of new sports.

Why did many early movie studios choose to establish themselves in Hollywood, California?

• The sunny weather was ideal for outdoor filming.

• It was close to many famous actors and actresses.

• To avoid lawsuits from Thomas Edison, who held patents on motion picture technology.

• The diverse landscapes offered a variety of filming locations.

Why did many early movie studios choose to establish themselves in Hollywood, California?

• The sunny weather was ideal for outdoor filming.

• It was close to many famous actors and actresses.

• To avoid lawsuits from Thomas Edison, who held patents on motion picture technology.

• The diverse landscapes offered a variety of filming locations.