People of the Automobile Industry
Who created the first ever gas powered vehicle?
Elwood Haynes
In what year was the first Indy 500?
1911
What is Elwood Haynes known for?
True or False: Hoosiers loved politics.
True
True or False: At one point in time, Indiana had the strongest politics in the nation.
True.
Who were the brothers who helped Elwood Haynes?
The Apperson Brothers (Edgar and Elmer)
What was the Indianapolis Motor Speedway first used for?
To test new car models
Elwood Haynes trained as an ____________ in Massachusetts.
Engineer
Hoosiers depended on politics to create their ___________.
Identity.
How did Hoosiers encourage voter turnout?
By provided entertainment, food, and parties.
Carl Fisher and James Allison stepped in to create what?
The Indianapolis Motor Speed Way
Who won the first ever Indy 500?
Ray Harroun
Where did Elwood Haynes create the first gas powered vehicle?
Kokomo, Indiana
What was the name of the two political parties Hoosiers believed you had to choose one or the other?
Democrat and Republican
Who was the only major-party Hoosier presidential nominee?
Benjamin Harrison
Which of the following was a car company?
a. Haynes-Apperson Company
b. The Indy 500 Company
c. Ray Harroun Company
A. Haynes-Apperson Company
What was the name of the locally-made car that won the first Indy 500?
The Marmon Wasp.
True or False: The Haynes-Apperson Company was a huge failure, resulting in the poor production of cars.
False
Why were elections so intense in Indiana?
Hoosiers loved politics, took elections seriously, and because almost all votes were 50-50.
What type of government did Democrats want?
Small government.
What three states became the first to create the auto business?
Indiana, Ohio, Michigan
The Marmon Wasps average speed was______.
74.59 mph
What was the name of the novel the inspired Elwood Haynes?
Gas Buggy
What is a swing state?
A swing state is any state that can be won by one candidate either through the Republican or Democratic party.
What type of government did Republicans want?
More government, especially at the local, state, and national level