Unit 7 Society and culture before the civil war.

Lesson 8
Which of the following musical styles of the 1800s has helped shaped current genres, such as country and rock music?
1. dixie
2. jazz
3. gospel
4. blues

4. Blues

The musical style of the 1800s that has helped shape current genres such as country and rock music is the blues. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4: blues.