For a Late-Nineteenth-Century Unmarried Working-Class Woman, Why Did Amusement Parks

Multiple Choice

For a late-nineteenth-century unmarried working-class woman, why did amusement parks exert a powerful lure?

A) They offered opportunities to supplement meager wages through evening or weekend employment.
B) They provided opportunities for the entire family to have a wholesome outing.
C) They were places to meet friends, get away from parental supervision, and try out the latest dance steps.
D) They had employment bureaus where factory owners recruited for high-paying jobs.
E) They were places to buy bagels, baked potatoes, soda, and other foods and drinks not otherwise available.