Lesson 4-3: Boom and Bust Review

What was the affect of the 1920's hurricanes on the tourism industry in Florida?

• They had no affect on it.

• They helped bring tourists to Florida.

• They devastated it by destroying the hotels.

• They brought people together to help rebuild.

Which of the following were reasons that people in the 1920s wanted to come to Florida (check all that apply).

• To find relaxation.

• To come the the amusement parks.

• For the nice beaches and hotels.

• For the cold weather.

Which of the following people was a Floridian who paved the way for the modern day refrigerator?

• Ponce De Leon

• Thomas Edison

• John Gorrie

• William Mose

Which two modes of transportation made a big impact on the number of people who came to Florida in the 1920s (check all that apply)?

• airplanes

• boats

• cars

• trains

Which war was so devastating in the early 1900s that people stated to want to have fun and relaxation more?

• Korean War

• World War II

• World War I

• Vietnam War

What insect made a significant impact on the Florida farmers in the 1920s?

• Locusts

• Mosquitoes

• Fruit Fly

• Fire Ants

Which of the following was John Gorrie responsible for inventing -- or paving the way for (check all that apply).

• air conditioning

• the cure for malaria

• the ice maker

• the heater

What dishonest business practice (actions) were land sellers doing in the 1920s?

• stealing land from buyers

• giving land buyers a huge discount (price off of the land)

• providing land at good prices

• selling low quality land

Henry Ford introduced a way to make a lot of cars in a short period of time. This is called _____________.

• quick production

• speed building

• making a lot of things

• mass production

In the 1920s, international flights began between what two places?

• Tampa, FL to New York, NY

• Tampa, FL to Key West, FL

• Miami, FL to Paris, France

• Key West, FL to Havana, Cuba