Empty Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA, in 1950s

The transcript describes a nostalgic visit to a traditional sports site, now quiet and empty due to the impact of World War II. The U.S. military canceled West Coast sports events after the Pearl Harbor attack, fearing enemy proximity to the Pacific shore.

What was the traditional site known for?

• A place for political gatherings

• A venue for music concerts

• A historical museum

• A traditional football site

What major event had occurred less than a month before the described changes?

• The beginning of the Great Depression

• The end of World War II

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The signing of a peace treaty

Why were sports gatherings on the West Coast canceled?

• To prevent enemy attacks

• To promote other activities

• Because of financial issues

• Due to a lack of interest

What was the military's stance on public gatherings during this period?

• They organized new events

• They decreed cancellations

• They were indifferent

• They encouraged more gatherings

What was the potential threat mentioned in the final section?

• Economic collapse

• Political unrest

• Natural disasters

• Enemy proximity to the Pacific shore