Question

Why did baseball become so popular during industrial times?

(1 point)
Responses

It offered an escape from the pressures of factory work.

It offered an escape from the pressures of factory work.

It was introduced to the country by immigrant workers.

It was introduced to the country by immigrant workers.

It received large amounts of money from factory owners.

It received large amounts of money from factory owners.

It promoted community and racial equality among players.

Answer 1

It offered an escape from the pressures of factory work.

Baseball provided cheap, organized leisure and community identity for urban workers, a break from long factory hours and harsh conditions.