Who's to blame?
Captain
TELL ME WHY! (going to fast, ignored messages, etc)
What caused the Titanic to sink?
Hitting an iceberg
True or False: There were rich and poor passengers aboard the Titanic.
True
How many classes were on the Titanic?
3 classes, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
What is a primary source?
A source that comes directly from the person or event. (Speech, letter, diary)
White Star Line (company)
TELL ME WHY! (not enough lifeboats etc)
What ocean did the Titanic sink in?
Atlantic Ocean
Which class had the smallest cabins?
Third class
Which class was towards the top of the ship?
1st class
How did they find the Titanic (article: Discovery of the Titanic)?
Divers went into the Atlantic Ocean and found it.
Government
TELL ME WHY! Not enough strong regulations (Only needs 75% of the ship to have lifeboats)
What year did the Titanic sink?
1912
True or False: There were no families traveling together on the Titanic?
False
Why were the First class tickets more expensive?
Better rooms, food, services, etc
What did we learn about the messages the Titanic received before it hit the iceberg?
The Titanic received many warnings from other ships before acting. (Article: Final Wireless Transmissions Aboard the RMS Titanic)
Lookout crew members
Who was the richest person on the Titanic?
John Jacob Astor IV
Which class had lobster on the menu?
First class
What was Mary Lines worried about when she wrote her letter? (Hint items that she lost on the Titanic)
True or False: There were enough lifeboats onboard.
False - Not NEARLY enough
The weather ... ?
TELL ME WHY! A mirage that night, was hard to see
What was the name of the ship that came to help the Titanic eventually?
Carpathia
Why were the passengers on the Titanic?
To start a new life elsewhere.
True or False: More 3rd class children died vs 1st class men
True
Why was there not enough lifeboats on the ship?
The company cared more about the ship looking pretty / a nice view for 1st class passengers than the safety of it.