Question

money spent at motion picture theaters, 1931 - 1970
consumer expenditures
(thillions of dollars)

which of these best explains the change in money spent at the movies from
1946 to 1965?
an increase in unemployment
the popularity of television
a decrease in urban population
the resurgence of fundamentalism
clear all

Explanation:

Television became popular in the mid - 20th century. As more households had televisions, people had an alternative form of entertainment at home. This led to a decrease in the money spent at movie theaters as people could watch shows and movies without going out. Unemployment increase would not directly lead to a long - term consistent decrease in movie spending from 1946 - 1965. A decrease in urban population is not a major factor compared to the rise of a new entertainment medium. The resurgence of fundamentalism has no direct relation to movie theater spending.

Answer:

The popularity of television