George's Fantastic Ferris Wheel
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History
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4th - 6th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who built the Ferris Wheel?
Back
George Ferris
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the name of the giant world's fair that was happening in Chicago?
Back
The Columbian Exposition of 1893
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was built as an attraction in the World's Fair held in France in 1889?
Back
The Eiffel Tower
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What did George initially name the wheel?
Back
The Observation Wheel
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The ferris wheel was described as a monstrosity. What does that mean?
Back
very large and unsightly
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was true about George Ferris' wheel?
Back
The wheel was 264 feet high, the axel weighed 46.5 tons, and it operated by two 1000 pound steam engines.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
After a long stint of World's fairs what ultimately happened to George Ferris' wheel?
Back
It was destroyed and used for scrap
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