1921 Los Angeles, CA, pageant features progress in transportation; Dr. Calvin Bridges with the 'Lightning Bug' car in 19

The transcript discusses the transition from horseback to horseless carriages, highlighting the skepticism faced by early motor cars in the early 1900s. It concludes with the motor car fulfilling its potential and becoming a significant innovation in transportation.

What was the significant change in transportation mentioned in the video?

• The introduction of electric trains

• The development of steam engines

• The transition from horseback to horseless carriages

• The invention of the bicycle

What did the skeptics of the early 1900s have to do regarding the motor car?

• Design new types of carriages

• Invest in new technologies

• Celebrate their accurate forecasts

• Admit their predictions were wrong

What was the motor car able to demonstrate under its sleek hood?

• Its aesthetic appeal

• Its horsepower and efficiency

• Its environmental benefits

• Its affordability

What did the motor car achieve according to the video?

• It was banned in cities

• It became a luxury item

• It fulfilled its destiny

• It was replaced by trains

How did the motor car impact travel?

• It was only used for racing

• It revolutionized travel

• It made travel more expensive

• It limited travel to short distances