Hospitality in America History

Who were the first Europeans to settle in North America?

• Merchants only

• City dwellers poorly equipped for farming

• Skilled farmers

• Soldiers

Which two cities became major trade centers along the East Coast during early colonization?

• Philadelphia and Charleston

• Baltimore and Savannah

• Boston and New York

• Richmond and Norfolk

In 1634, what type of establishment offered food and lodging to travelers in Boston?

• Inn called Cole’s

• Coffeehouse

• Restaurant

• Tavern

How far did most early colonial Americans typically travel from home?

• 50 miles

• 5 miles

• 100 miles

• 25 miles

What was a coaching inn?

• A farm

• A type of school

• A resting place for stagecoach travelers

• A type of factory

Which European development helped start the Industrial Revolution?

• Cottage industries producing wool and linen

• Coffeehouses

• Railroad construction

• Discovery of gold

Why did families move to cities during the Industrial Revolution?

• To enjoy urban nightlife

• To start inns and taverns

• To work in factories and earn better wages

• To escape religious persecution

What issue did overcrowded cities face during early industrialization?

• Unsanitary conditions

• Lack of markets

• Too few workers

• Traffic congestion only

When did the first hotels in the U.S., like The City Hotel in New York, open?

• 1828

• 1850

• 1700

• 1794

What was the first hotel to offer private rooms with locking doors?

• Astor House

• Cole’s Inn

• Tremont House in Boston

• The City Hotel