Question

Jazz developed in the African American communities of New Orleans and then quickly spread in the musical communities of St. Louis and Chicago. What conclusion can you draw from the spread of jazz?

A. Jazz was prohibited in Eastern and Southern cities.


B. Vibrant black communities in these cities adopted jazz.


C. Jazz immediately began crossing racial barriers in these cities.


D. Neither of these cities had radio stations on which to play jazz.

Answer 1

B because the text gives context that supports that Jazz was mainly spread only through the black community in New Orleans.

Answer 2

B. Vibrant black communities in these cities adopted jazz.