What were "minstrel shows"?

A) puppet shows created by black puppeteers
B) black artists who would exhibit their paintings in public areas
C) groups of white and black actors who performed mime and circus-related acts for free in the southern states
D) traveling groups of white actors and musicians, some portraying blacks in stereotypical, racist caricatures


Answer: D

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