Question

question 5 of 5 after listening to the radio broadcast of the war of the worlds, why were some people living in bergen county, new jersey, convinced the attack was real? a. because all of the fire hydrants on the streets had exploded b. because they had recently seen strange aircraft flying overhead c. because they couldnt contact the police or fire departments d. because they had experienced a partial blackout the night before

Explanation:

The radio broadcast of "The War of the Worlds" was presented in a realistic - sounding news - report style. When people in Bergen County couldn't contact the police or fire departments, it added to their belief that the attack was real as they couldn't get official confirmation or reassurance.

Answer:

C. Because they couldn't contact the police or fire departments