Which of the following describes the minstrel shows that became popular in American cities in the 1840s? A. They usually featured white actors in blackface presenting comic routines using stereotypes of African Americans as being lazy, ignorant, and irresponsible. B. Their routines included stereotypes of Irishmen as being drunk and made fun of German immigrants' for their English C. They had an immense impact on American popular culture including radio, film, and television D. B & C are correct E. All of the above are correct

Which of the following describes the minstrel shows that became popular in American cities in the 1840s? A. They usually featured white actors in blackface presenting comic routines using stereotypes of African Americans as being lazy, ignorant, and irresponsible. B. Their routines included stereotypes of Irishmen as being drunk and made fun of German immigrants' for their English C. They had an immense impact on American popular culture including radio, film, and television D. B & C are correct E. All of the above are correct