Question

It was not until the twentieth century that African American performers presented Shakespeare.

1) True

2) False

Answer 1

African American performers presented Shakespeare well before the twentieth century, as seen in the 1903 musical 'In Dahomey'.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement is False. African American performers presented Shakespeare well before the twentieth century. In fact, in 1903, Bert Williams and George Walker opened the first full-length, all-black musical on a major Broadway stage called 'In Dahomey'. This musical ran for 1,100 performances and showcased African American performers presenting Shakespeare.