Emergence Of Modern America: The Progressive Era - Technology In The Progressive Era

The Progressive Era saw significant advancements in technology and transportation, including the rise of the Ford Motor Company and the Model T, which revolutionized automobile production. Urban transit evolved with electric trolleys and subways, while aviation took off with the Wright Brothers' flights. The entertainment industry grew with the development of motion pictures, highlighted by films like 'The Great Train Robbery' and 'Birth of a Nation.' Electrification expanded, increasing the use of telephones and enhancing communication.

What significant transportation innovation did the Ford Motor Company introduce in the early 1900s?

• Airplanes

• Subway systems

• The Model T

• Electric trolleys

Which event marked the beginning of a new industry in 1903?

• The start of air mail service

• The first successful flight by the Wright Brothers

• The introduction of the Model T

• The debut of 'The Great Train Robbery'

What was the significance of 'The Great Train Robbery' in the film industry?

• It was the first narrative film

• It was the first film with sound

• It was the longest film of its time

• It was the first color film

Which film is considered cinema's first epic, released in 1915?

• The Jazz Singer

• Birth of a Nation

• Gone with the Wind

• The Great Train Robbery

By how much did the number of telephones in the US grow between 1900 and 1915?

• 600%

• 800%

• 200%

• 400%