Question

Why was the radio version of War of the Worlds in 1938 such a controversy at that time? A) The movie version was released at the same time, confusing audiences. B) Radio was widely used, so people thought an alien invasion was taking place. C) Few actually heard it since people had stopped listening to radio in the 1920s. D) It was heard by Nazi Germany, who began to plan an invasion of the United States.

Answer 1

People thought that an alien invasion was happening

Answer 2

Answer:

Option:  B) Radio was widely used, so people thought an alien invasion was taking place.

Explanation:

The Radio Drama in 1938 named War of the World created a nationwide panic among the listeners in America. The drama broadcasting on the radio was about the Martians, who were invading the cities in the United States. People became panic and scared because of its broadcast with too realistic, which people took it as a real news story.