Early 20th Century Technology Quizziz

What became a popular forms of entertainment for Americans in the early 1900's?

• Television

• Facebook

• Radio

• Movies

How did Henry Ford improve mechanization in the early 20th century?

• Using robots to make cheap cars

• Using the assembly line to mass produce affordable cars

• Using more workers to produce less cars

Select the following that were impacts of the automobile in the early 20th century.

• Growth of suburban areas

• Quicker way to communicate with others internationally

• Creation of new jobs

• Increased mobility

• Growth of transportation related industries such as steel, oil, road construction, and rubber

What two individuals were influential in the radio broadcast industry in early 20th century America?

• Henry Ford

• Orville Wright

• Guglielmo Marconi

• David Sarnoff

• Thomas Edison

The developments in what THREE areas changed the lives of Americans whether they lived in cities or neglected rural areas?

• Communication

• Military

• Electrification

• Transportation

What Detroit automaker used the assembly to mass produce cheap affordable cars?

• Thomas Edison

• Wilbur Wright

• David Sarnoff

• Henry Ford

How long did the first flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina last for the Wright Brothers?

• 60 minutes

• 2 hours

• 12 seconds

• 50 minutes

The automobile increased _______________ or movement because Americans could go where they wanted and when they wanted

• Mobility

• Creativity

• Communication

• Electrification

Complete the analogy. Thomas Edison: Electricity as David Sarnoff: ________________________

• Radio

• Washing Machine

• Telephone

• Airplane

Which of the following were labor saving products created because of electrification (Early 20th Century)?

• Microwave

• Washing Machine

• Vacuum Cleaning

• Water Pumps

• Electric Stoves