Life at the Turn of the Century

Which of the following inventions did NOT help cities in America grow up and out in 1900?

• Steel
• Elevators
• Subways
• Automobiles

Who experienced the first sustained flight?

• George Eastman
• Henry Ford
• Wilbur and Orville Wright
• WEB DuBois

Where did the first sustained flight occur?

• Kitty Hawk, NC
• Columbus, OH
• Raleigh, NC
• Dayton, OH

Which of the following was NOT a leisure activity that developed at the Turn of the Century?

• Baseball
• Amusement Parks
• Vaudeville Shows
• Hockey

Which new form of music developed at the Turn of the Century?

• Jazz
• Ragtime
• Rhythm and Blues
• Rock and Roll

Which of the following was NOT a change in retail at the Turn of the Century?

• Mail Order Catalogs
• Rural Free Delivery Routes
• Development of Department Stores
• Creation of Monopolies

Sensationalized news stories that exaggerated the truth

• Muckraking
• Yellow Journalism
• Mass Media
• Dime Novels

Which of the following was NOT a major purpose of the public school system at the Turn of the Century?

• Train responsible citizens
• Americanize immigrants
• Prepare students for workforce
• Encourage students to go to college

What was the purpose of the 13th Amendment?

• Ban slavery
• Make former slaves citizens
• Allow former slaves to vote
• Allow women to vote

What is the purpose of the 14th Amendment?

• Ban slavery
• Give citizens equal protection under the law
• Forbid voting discrimination based on race
• Allow women to vote