Question

1. what were tin pan alley songs mostly about? (choose all that apply)

racism in america
hard times
fascism in europe
romantic love
politics

Explanation:

Tin Pan Alley was a dominant American music publishing scene from the late 19th to mid-20th century, focused on mainstream, commercial pop. Its core themes centered on light, relatable, escapist topics, with romantic love being the most common subject. While some later works touched on hard times (e.g., during the Great Depression), the vast majority of its output prioritized romantic, non-political, non-controversial themes. Racism, fascism, and politics were not typical focuses of Tin Pan Alley's mainstream songs.

Answer:

Hard times, Romantic love