Horse-Drawn Milk Delivery Trucks Used During Gas Shortage In Seattle

Horse-Drawn Milk Delivery Trucks Used During Gas Shortage In Seattle

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6th - 7th Grade

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The video discusses the transition from motor vehicles to horse-drawn carts in Seattle, highlighting the challenges faced by Truckmen unfamiliar with horses. It emphasizes the role of Horse Sense in overcoming these challenges and suggests that horses are here to stay due to their adaptability and effectiveness.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change occurred in Seattle regarding milk trucks?

Parts were removed, and they were replaced by horse-drawn carts.

They were replaced by electric vehicles.

They were painted with new designs.

They were upgraded with new engines.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major challenge faced by truck drivers during the transition?

Finding new routes for delivery.

Learning to drive electric vehicles.

Understanding how to manage horses.

Dealing with increased fuel costs.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reaction of truck drivers to using horses?

They were confused and faced difficulties.

They refused to use horses.

They immediately adapted without issues.

They were excited about the change.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did horses contribute to the success of the transition?

By being faster than trucks.

By learning the routes quickly.

By requiring less maintenance.

By being cheaper to feed.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'Horse Sense saved the day' imply?

Horses were able to navigate without guidance.

Horses were more intelligent than expected.

Horses were faster than anticipated.

Horses proved to be reliable and effective.