How were jobs different in the country than the city?
Energy sources people used in thier jobs?
How are things different today?
100
these were very common in the south. during the industrial revolution in the late 19th century they exploded. this was the ability to make clothes with a machine and not just by hand. kids would leave school at a young age (3rd, 4th, 5th grade) to work in the weaving room. it was also common to find many women working in the mills.
What is textile mills?
100
the first wide-screen cinema opened in?
What is 1952?
100
They grew plants and raised animals in rural areas.
What is a farmer?
100
What was used for heat in the 1900's?
What is coal & wood.
100
What do employers do now that they did not do before when wanting to hire someone?
What is interviews.
200
was very prevalent in the early 20th cenutury. these still existed and each child had thier own chores each day. this was in the days before the local supermarket, when you had to rely on your own land to supply most of your needs. this would include chickens for eggs and meat, cows for milk and meat, and veggies and grain planted and harvested throughout the year
What is farming?
200
what year did microwave ovens come out?
What is 1946?
200
Some one who works on cars and builds car up north in the bigger cities.
What is a Mechanic?
200
heat and to power certain machines.
What was coal used for?
200
What has made it easier to look for jobs?
What is technology.
300
this exploded in the late 19th century and many prospecters moved out to the west for the california gold rush. this wasnt just for gold though. it was also for coal, silver, copper and lead. it also wasnt just in california, but took place through many areas of the united states.
What is mining?
300
came out first in 1902. helped to cool houses.
What is air conditioning?
300
Connects telephone calls back in the day.
What is a telephone operator?
300
Hydro-electric power was used for?
What is a dam, most commonly Hoover Dam.
300
What is a type of power that people can now use instead of electricity?
What is solar power.
400
first in america was opened in 1830. major source of transportaion of both passengers and hauling materials. as the system increased, more track had to be laid down.
What is railroad?
400
hwta year was did frozen foods become popular?
What is 1924?
400
Brought milk, ice, and groceries to your doorstep
What is a delivery man
400
What was used to power some vehicles?
What is petroleum gas.
400
Because of the times changing and peoples views on things these people can now do any type of job they would like, when before they were usualy nurses.
What is women.
500
the stage. consisted of animals, dancers, singers, comedians, magicians, acrobats, juggelers, athletes, and more. these groups travelled from town to town preforming their shows. they remained popular until the 1930's.
What is vaudeville?
500
first made in 1942
What is the first nuclear reactor built?
500
Many people decided to work here, because there was more wealth and better work conditions and there were many more jobs.
What is cities or urban areas?
500
firedamp.
What is the gas in mines that was used as an energy?
500
This act made it illegal for children under the age of 14 to work in factories.