What was the main challenge for America at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair?

Ferris Wheel History and Impact

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To host the largest number of visitors
To create a unique attraction that surpasses the Eiffel Tower
To build the tallest building in the world
To introduce new food inventions
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was George Ferris's profession?
Mechanical Engineer
Architect
Businessman
Artist
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main material used in the construction of the Ferris Wheel?
Wood
Iron
Steel
Concrete
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant challenge faced during the construction of the Ferris Wheel?
Lack of skilled workers
Quicksand and frozen ground
Shortage of steel
High winds
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Ferris Wheel operate?
By manual labor
Using two steam engines for redundancy
With the help of electric motors
Using a single steam engine
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the public's reaction to the Ferris Wheel?
They were amazed and eager to ride
They were scared to ride it
They preferred other attractions
They were indifferent
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Ferris Wheel's impact on future amusement rides?
It became a model for future Ferris Wheels
It inspired the creation of roller coasters
It was forgotten after the fair
It led to the decline of amusement parks
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