Sports
What sport is considered ”America‘s Favorite Pastime“?
What is Baseball?
What type of suit for men became increasingly popular as formal wear for the evening, in the early 1900’s?
What is a Tuxedo?
What type of music contains a blend of African American spirituals, and European forms originated in the 1800’s, but became popular during the early 1900’s?
What is Ragtime?
Established in 1871, what popular form of entertainment was put of by businessmen Barnum & Barry?
What is The Circus?
Who was considered the “Greatest Showman” in 1873, and now has a modern day movie about his life in the Circus buisness?
Who is P.T. Barnum?
In 1890, an average of how many fans attended professional baseball games daily?
What is 60,000 fans?
In the early 1900’s, what form of promotion went from face-to-face, to on print, bringing in lots of revenue?
What is Advertisements?
Give an example of some “animal dances” from the early 1900’s?
What is The Grizzly Bear, Horse Trot, Bunny Hop, Turkey Trot, Duck Waddle etc. ?
In October of 1899, what theatre included performances of song, dance, juggling, and slapstick comedy ran by Edwin Milton Royle?
What is The Vauldville Theatre?
Which famous singer/songwriter created ragtime music?
Who is Scott Joplin?
Which president dominated politics from September 14,1901 - March 4, 1909, and placed a high value on physical strength and athleticis?
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
What famous piece of clothing worn mostly during the 1900’s, emphasized a narrow-waist and large bosom became extremely popular during this time period?
What is a Corset?
What type of dance became extremely popular in the mid 1900’s that involved shouting, shaking, rattling, and rolling?
What is The Twist?
What wooden rollercoaster was built at Coney Island on June 26, 1927, and is still up and running to this day?
What is The Cyclone?
One of the most famous baseball players in the 1920’s, also known as “The Great Bambino” along w/ many other nicknames?
Who is Babe Ruth?
As boxing was an exciting and new sport in the 1900’s, who was one of the first African American men to be recognized for their accomplishments in not only boxing, but as a colored athlete?
Who is Jack Johnson?
In October of 1903, which female “fashion icon” published her own ”magazine“ with all of the newest fashion trends?
Who is Anna Mathesius?
In January if 1903 what dance was cancelled due to the fear of ”inappropriate” dancing?
What is The Inaugural Ball?
What was the title of the first modern film in 1903, an 8 minute silent film and was shown almost 26 times a day?
What is The Great Train Robbery?
Which showmen created the first 5 cent piece called the “Nickelodeon“, which boomed during the time of movie theaters during the early 1900’s?
Who is Henry Davis?
In 1891, who was the inventor of basketball?
Who is James Naismith?
In the early 1900’s, what famous department store featured an in-house tailoring room through out Word War I?
What is Harrods?
In September of 1911 what pair of newlyweds spread the faze of “animal dancing“ and ragtime music across Europe?
Who are Irene & Vernon Castle?
In 1920, what was the average hour work week?
What is 5hrs/week?
Which famous male tennis player during the early 1910’s Won 7 major titles during his time playing tennis?
Who is Fred Alexander?