Transportation
Transportation
Transportation
The Great Race of 1908
The Great Race of 1908
100
Generally, what was the means of transportation at this time?
horse-carriages and wagons
100
Why was driving in the city became chaotic back then?
There were no stop signs and speed limits.
100
What car did the Americans use for the Great Race of 1908?
1907 Thomas Flyer
100
What part of Russia did the race cars encounter thick mud?
Siberia
100
Who invited the winning team to join him at his summer retreat in Sagamore Hill, Long Island?
President Theodore Roosevelt
200
What revolutionized the transportation industry?
cars
200
What was the effect on businesses as more people purchased cars?
Businesses grew.
200
In Siberia, where teams experienced thick mud, how many miles did the American team travel in 4 days?
only 60 miles
200
How many teams remained in the race after the poor conditions in Siberia?
three
200
The winning team was honored in a ticker-tape parade in what city?
New York City
300
Aside using cars as means of transportation, the wealthy used cars as what?
sports equipment
300
What two major newspapers sponsored an automobile race around the world?
the New York Times and the Le Matin
300
What kind of tires did the cars use along the locomotive rails?
balloon-style tires
300
Who won the Great Race of 1908?
the Americans
300
What was proven after this international race?
that using automobile could be a reliable way to travel over long distances
400
Why were the speeders not caught?
Policemen were only riding bicycles.
400
What countries were represented in the race?
Germany, France, Italy, and the United States
400
What city was bitterly cold when the teams arrived?
Valdez, Alaska
400
What date did the Americans finish the race?
July 30, 1908
400
What month did the Italian Team finish the race?
September
500
What product did the Ford Motor Company introduce in October of 1908?
Model T
500
Where did the participants meet to start the race?
Times Square in New York City
500
After crossing the Pacific Ocean, what was the first Asian country did the race travel?
Japan
500
How many days did the Americans travel for the race?
169 days
500
What pulled the car through the thick mud in Siberia?
horses
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