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The Influence Of Sports On American Culture

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Sports have been around for centuries and they can even help bring communities and civilizations together. Sporting events have captured the attention of people ever since the olympics and ancient games took place thousands of years ago. America has focused on numerous sports and a prevalent pay gap has shown through the years between women and minorities compared to the average white male majority. The Industrial Revolution allowed people more free time in America and it became a cornerstone in how sports have been played and watched ever since. “The Industrial Revolution increased leisure time for the working class,

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