Life in America: The Early 1900s

The video explores life in early 20th century America, highlighting rural and urban experiences, the impact of mail order catalogs, racial segregation, and immigration. It also covers the challenges faced by the western frontier, the growth of high society in New York, and the effects of natural disasters like the San Francisco earthquake.

What year was the tractor introduced, revolutionizing farming?

• 1907

• 1902

• 1896

• 1900

Which area was known for its difficult life due to isolation from railroads?

• The Pacific Northwest

• Iowa

• New York

• Texas and Montana

What did the Sears catalog become known as in rural homes?

• The Household Guide

• The Rural Almanac

• The Shopping Bible

• The Farmer's Bible

What were 'wish books' commonly known as?

• Diaries

• Mail order catalogs

• Novels

• Encyclopedias

What did rural free delivery in 1896 boost?

• The mail order business

• The telegraph business

• Railroad construction

• Automobile sales

Who was the most famous black man in America in 1900?

• George Washington Carver

• W.E.B. Du Bois

• Booker T. Washington

• Frederick Douglass

What did Booker T. Washington believe was essential for gaining respect?

• Education

• Wealth

• Political power

• Athletic prowess

What was Ellis Island known as?

• Isle of Tears

• Island of Dreams

• Both A and C

• Island of Hope

What percentage of New York's population were immigrants by the early 20th century?

• Less than 10%

• More than 50%

• About 25%

• More than a third

What was the major cause of most loss of life and property during the San Francisco earthquake?

• Landslides

• The earthquake itself

• Fires

• Floods