The increase in leisure pursuits in the 1920s was one sign of

The free time resulting from massive unemployment

Urban prosperity and rising salaries

A resurgence in religious ideals

The increase in leisure pursuits in the 1920s was one sign of urban prosperity and rising salaries.

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

With the huge growth of industries and technological advancement, prosperity pervaded over America. Industrialisation essentially resulted in mass production of goods and also mass consumption seen in the American economy.

The working classes salaries in urban areas had increased rapidly. As a result of this prosperity people in urban areas had spent their money in leisure activities during this time as the standard of living of the urban society had risen. But this prosperity was not shared by rural class majorly working in agriculture sector.