AP Success - AP US History: 1920s Broadcasting & Radio's Golden Age
Question 1
Sears Roebuck was the regulatory body overseeing radio station operations.
Chicago was the leading city for radio technology innovation.
Corporations were beginning to sponsor and own radio stations as a means of advertising and outreach.
Radio stations were commonly named after famous landmarks or institutions.
Question 2
The prevalence of live theater over radio as the primary source of entertainment.
The dominance of maritime themes in American culture due to the country's naval expansion.
The rise of mass entertainment and the increasing popularity of radio as a form of leisure.
The focus on educational content in radio programming to improve public knowledge.
Question 3
The promotion of gender equality by showcasing male and female performers together.
The use of regional and folk characters to appeal to a diverse national audience.
The resistance against the commercialization of radio by featuring non-professional talent.
The federal government's initiative to promote agricultural education through radio.
Question 4
The role of radio in disseminating popular music and creating celebrity musicians.
The preference for classical music over contemporary tunes in the Midwest.
The cultural isolation of Midwestern states from the rest of the country.
The limitation of radio programming to instrumental music due to technological constraints.
Question 5
A literal reference to a special train service provided by Sears Roebuck for its customers.
Evidence of the federal government's investment in infrastructure connecting rural and urban areas.
An advertisement for the burgeoning railroad industry of the time.
A metaphor for the expansive reach of radio broadcasting across geographical boundaries.
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