"Tractor" Book by Lee Klancher

What is the primary focus of the book "Tractor"?

• The history of agricultural practices

• Key machines that transformed the world from an agrarian to an industrial society

• Biographies of people who engineered machinery

• The evolution of the tractor industry in the 21st century

What makes the book "The Machines That Changed the World" particularly engaging according to the author?

• It includes a comprehensive list of all tractor models ever made

• It contains visually engaging content and stories behind the design

• It is written by a famous celebrity

• It offers a step-by-step guide on how to build a tractor

Who were the two most important agricultural innovators mentioned in the text?

• John Deere and Cyrus McCormick

• Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison

• Henry Ford and Eli Whitney

• Benjamin Franklin and George Washington Carver

By 1870, what percentage of the American population were farmers?

• 50%

• 53%

• 30%

• 75%

What was the main reason for the westward movement of Americans in the mid-1800s?

• To find better education facilities

• To escape industrialization

• To open new lands and avoid being confined to a factory

• To join the gold rush

What type of engines were offered on wheeled carts, which were typically drawn by horses?

• Electric engines

• Steam engines

• Gasoline engines

• Diesel engines

What was the name of the company that Siegfried Marcus founded, which was later incorporated into the German Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft?

• Marcus Engine Manufacturing Company

• Marcus Automobile Company

• New Marcus Engine Company

• Marcus Gasoline Engine Company

Which of the following statements is true about Siegfried Marcus?

• He patented an electric ignition system for his second car.

• He was primarily known for his work with steam engines.

• He developed a car that could reach speeds of 100 miles per hour.

• He was recognized for his contributions to the development of the bicycle.

What was the name of the company that Charles W. Hart and Charles H. Parr started in 1897?

• Hart-Parr Gasoline Engine Company

• Charles Engine Manufacturing

• Hart-Parr Tractor Company

• Old Reliable Engine Company

Which university did Charles W. Hart and Charles H. Parr attend?

• University of Wisconsin

• Ohio State University

• University of Illinois

• University of Michigan