(7) U3 C1 L3 Quiz

What year did the world's first railroad service for passengers and freight begin operating in England?

• 1820

• 1825

• 1830

• 1835

Who designed and built the first steam engine to pull coaches in the United States?

• George Stephenson

• Peter Cooper

• James Watt

• Robert Fulton

Calculate the speed of Peter Cooper's locomotive in kilometers per hour if it could reach 18 miles per hour. (1 mile = 1.60934 km)

• 28.97 km/h

• 29 km/h

• 30 km/h

• 31 km/h

Match the following reasons with why early railroad cars were uncomfortable for passengers.

• Reason: Absence of windows.

• The seats were uncomfortable, and the cars were drafty.

• Reason: Lack of seating arrangements.

• They had no seats.

• Reason: Insufficient space for passengers.

• They had no windows.

• Reason: Poor seating and ventilation.

• They were too small for passengers.

Analyze the impact of having different track widths on the development of a national railroad network in the 1830s and 1840s.

• It made the network more efficient.

• It allowed for faster trains.

• It hindered the development of a unified network.

• It had no impact.

The primary reason passengers had to walk to the next company's railroad line in the 1830s and 1840s was (a)  

• Different track widths
• Lack of locomotives
• Poor track conditions
• Limited passenger cars

Compare the early railroad cars to modern passenger trains in terms of comfort and efficiency.

• Early cars were more comfortable and efficient.

• Modern trains are more comfortable and efficient.

• Both are equally comfortable and efficient.

• Early cars were more efficient but less comfortable.

Predict how the introduction of a standardized track width might have changed the railroad industry in the 1840s.

• It would have decreased competition.

• It would have increased the speed of trains.

• It would have facilitated a national network.

• It would have reduced the number of passengers.

Identify the main reason why railroads became a popular way to travel despite their discomforts.

• They were faster than other modes of transportation.

• They were cheaper than walking.

• They were more luxurious than ships.

• They were safer than carriages.

Evaluate the significance of the railroad in transforming transportation in the 19th century.

• It had little impact on transportation.

• It was a minor improvement over canals.

• It revolutionized transportation and commerce.

• It was only important for freight.