Why do you believe that movies, sports and other forms of entertainment became so popular during the Great Depression? I believe movies became popular because it was a way for people to have a good laugh and have their mind away from the negative world they lived in. Sports became popular because it showed many people that their is good people out their doing amazing things. It made them feel part of the game. People were depressed, and these types of forms of entertainment gave them hope. Why do you believe that the game of Monopoly became so popular at the time? I believe the game of Monopoly became popular because it allowed the poor to feel wealthy and powerful. It was a way for them to feel what having power feels like. Also, I believe