1952: NEW ORLEANS

The video discusses the role of New Orleans as the largest importer of unrefined sugar in the U.S. It highlights the efficient handling of heavy sugar bags by experienced longshoremen and the quick repair of any broken bags to minimize losses. Additionally, it describes the heavy traffic flow through the port, emphasizing its importance in trade for the Midcontinent area.

Which city is recognized as the largest importer of unrefined sugar in the United States?

• Miami

• New Orleans

• New York

• Los Angeles

What is the approximate weight of the heavy sugar bags handled by longshoremen?

• 150 pounds

• 500 pounds

• 335 pounds

• 200 pounds

How do longshoremen typically deal with a broken sugar bag?

• They replace it with a new one

• They stitch it up quickly

• They discard it

• They leave it as is

What is the nature of traffic through the port of New Orleans?

• Light in both directions

• Heavy in both directions

• Heavy in one direction

• Non-existent

Which area benefits from the port traffic of New Orleans?

• The West Coast

• The Midcontinent area

• The East Coast

• The Southern states