By 1900, more people in the industrialized world were attending concerts, theater performances, and sporting events. What is the best explanation for this change? Check all that apply.

More people were interested in learning new things.

More people had more time to enjoy leisure activities.

More people were given free admission to events by wealthy donors.

More people could afford to spend money on leisure activities.

More people were out of work and looking for distractions.

The correct answers are:

- More people had more time to enjoy leisure activities;

- More people could afford to spend money on leisure activities;

By 1900, more and more people in the industrialized world were attending events like the music concerts, the theater performances, sporting events. The main reason for this is the rise of the middle class in these societies. More and more people had enough money to afford leisure activities. Also, because the people managed to get proper working conditions, thus proper working hours, they had enough spear time, thus they were able to enjoy the leisure activities.

The correct answers are:

A.) More people were interested in learning new things

B.) More people had more time to enjoy leisure activities.

D.) More people could afford to spend money on leisure activities.