Question

Which form of American entertainment from the 19th to 20th century included comic scenes, dance interludes, and sentimental ballads, all based on white stereotypes of black life in the South?

A) Vaudeville shows
B) Minstrelsy performances
C) Burlesque theater
D) Circus acts

Answer 1

The answer to the student's question is Minstrelsy performances (B), which were shows with white actors in blackface, portraying stereotyped characters of black people from the South in the 19th to early 20th centuries.

Step-by-step explanation:

The form of American entertainment from the 19th to 20th century that included comic scenes, dance interludes, and sentimental ballads, all based on white stereotypes of black life in the South, is known as Minstrelsy performances (B). Minstrel shows originated in the early 19th century and featured performances by white actors in blackface, which drew from and contributed to racial stereotypes. These performances were a popular form of entertainment, although they perpetuated offensive caricatures and reinforced racial segregation and inequality.