If a new title was given to the article, what would most accurately capture its content?

A History of America's Most Popular Amusement

The purpose of this article is to...

trace the historical evolution of circus.

Why did PT Barnum and James Bailey combine efforts?

Larger shows, drew larger crowds.

It was implied that the rise of the dominance of the circus paralleled __________.

the rise of United States power and influence.

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America's Big Circus Spectacular

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1
The advent of the _______ cemented the circus as a primary form of American entertainment.
Transcontinental Railroad
Colonialism
Panama Canal
canvas tents
2
Examples of advertisements posted prior to the show did NOT include images of _____.
clowns
elephants
lions
acrobats
3
If a new title was given to the article, what would most accurately capture its content?
Entertainment in America from 1770 to Modern Day
Circus Train - Journey Into a Nation's Hearts
The Death of An American Institution
A History of America's Most Popular Amusement
4
The official name of the combined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's Circus was...
Big Top Spectacular
Grand Traveling Menagerie
Greatest Show on Earth
Pavilion Circus (after the tents)
5
The circus was the precursor to all EXCEPT _____.
department stores
shopping malls
amusement parks
rodeos
6
The first person to bring the circus to the United States was ______.
John Bill Ricketts
Phillip Astley
Joshua Purdy Brown
P. T. Barnum
7
In paragraph 9, the term itinerant most closely means?
roving
exciting
stationary
expensive
8
The purpose of this article is to...
share influence of circus on culture and economy.
trace the historical evolution of circus.
lobby against the maltreatment of animals in circus.
explain why the circus is closing after 146 years.
9
Why did PT Barnum and James Bailey combine efforts?
Larger shows, drew larger crowds.
WWI limited the number of rail engines that could be used.
They could identify with each others humble roots.
Bailey needed money after touring Europe.
10
It was implied that the rise of the dominance of the circus paralleled __________.
the advent of the Industrial Revolution.
the expansion of US western frontiers.
the spread of democracy.
the rise of United States power and influence.

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