Question

question 3 of 10
what is one reason the victorian era saw an increase in the population of
theatergoers?

a. shakespeare was writing plays.

b. people in war - torn england sought escapism.

c. movies and radio declined in popularity.

d. transportation systems improved.

Explanation:

• Option A: Shakespeare wrote plays in the Elizabethan era, not Victorian, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The Victorian era (1837 - 1901) was not marked by war - torn England in a way that would drive people to theater for escapism as a primary reason for increased theatergoers.
• Option C: Movies and radio were not prominent or in decline during the Victorian era (movies were in early development and radio was not yet widespread).
• Option D: Improved transportation systems in the Victorian era made it easier for people to travel to theaters, thus increasing the number of theatergoers.

Answer:

D. Transportation systems improved.