cars
where did the term ''struggle buggies'' come from
boys tried to seduce girls with their cars.
what pushed the development of airplanes
post WW1
what act resulted in 10,000 miles of road being made
1921 federal highway act
Glenn Curtiss was known for
designing innovative airplanes for the US Navy
The most likely reason for the rise in the number of cars from 1920 to 1928 was the
techniques of mass production
how many americans got to fly
10 million americans
why were roads widened and traffic lights made
so cars could fit in them and so people did not crash
Charles Lindbergh was significant in American history because his flight
created the first non-military national hero
how long did it take for henry ford to make one car
93 min
how much was a 5 min joy ride in a plane
$5
what places started to pop up after the Model-T was made.
gas stations, hot dog stands and restaurants and campgrounds
Due to the success of his mass production methods, Henry Ford was able to give his workers
two days off from work each week
how much was the Model-T in 1925
$260
why where planes so hard to land
because planes were new and people did not know how to land them
what did "motor hotels" do?
they served cars and there passengers
who flew non stop across the globe
amelia earhart
how many cars were registered by the late 1920s
23 million cars
what happend to airplanes after WW1
the public did not pay attention to them
what encouraged a adventure across the U.S
Better roads and facilities.
Use the headlines and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question:
The Spirit of St. Louis Lands in Paris
The "Flying Fool" Claims $25,000 Prize
Navy Ship Escorts Hero Back to Ticker-Tape Parade
The headlines above describe the achievements of
Charles Lindbergh