The Men Who Built America ep. 6

The Men Who Built America ep. 6

9th - 12th Grade

10 Qs

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The Men Who Built America ep. 6

The Men Who Built America ep. 6

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History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Thomas Edison invent to prove that AC current is dangerous?

Shock collars for dogs

The electric chair

electric generators

induction coils

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event allows J.P. Morgan to continue investing in electricity despite his father’s objection?

an electric breakthrough that's an instant success

His father dies in a carriage accident

His father has a near death experience and realizes that Morgan is right about electricity

Morgan wins the bid for the Chicago Worlds Fair

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Morgan do to take advantage of Westinghouse’s debts?

Tells the press investors should not invest in new, high debt companies like Westinghouse.

Morgan buys Westinghouse and gains control of the industry

Morgan tells investors that Westinghouse is embezzling their investment money

Morgan claims that Westinghouse is bankrupt and can't pay off his debts.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Tesla do to allow Westinghouse to attract investors?

Tears up his contract releasing his patent fees

Invents the flashlight

tells investors he will work for half price

Tesla puts on another demonstration that's more impressive than the first.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who wins the bid to light up Chicago’s World Fair?

Telsa / Westinghouse

Edison / Morgan

Morse / Ford

Curie / Rockefeller

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who wins the bid for the Niagara Falls electric power plant?

Tesla / Westinghouse

Edison / Morgan

Morse / Ford

Curie / Rockefeller

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What company that becomes one of America’s biggest does JP Morgan control?

Lucky Gold

General Electric

AT&T

Bell

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