Understanding Jaywalking and Its History

Understanding Jaywalking and Its History

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'jaywalker' historically imply?

A law-abiding citizen

A cautious driver

An unsophisticated or foolish pedestrian

A skilled pedestrian

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which countries is jaywalking mostly legal?

Canada, Australia, Germany

Philippines, Netherlands, Mexico

United States, Japan, Zimbabwe

India, China, Brazil

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common feature of city streets before the 1920s?

They had strict traffic regulations

They were only for horse-drawn carriages

They were public spaces for everyone

They were primarily for automobiles

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first pedestrian killed by an automobile?

Jane Smith

Henry Ford

Henry Bliss

John Doe

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term was used for reckless drivers in the early 1900s?

Jaywalker

Road hog

Speedster

Jay driver

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city passed the first law requiring pedestrians to use crosswalks?

New York City

Chicago

Los Angeles

Kansas City

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant factor in the spread of jaywalking laws in the 1920s?

Government safety campaigns

Automobile industry propaganda

Pedestrian advocacy groups

Public demand for safer streets

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