Historical Events and Milestones

The video covers significant events from 1900 to 1909, including the Gold Standard Act, the 1901 stock market crash, the opening of the first JCPenney store, the first modern World Series, the construction of the Panama Canal, the Wright brothers' flight, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Ellis Island's peak immigration year, the establishment of the FBI, and the opening of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. These events shaped the economic, social, and technological landscape of the early 20th century.

What was the primary goal of the Gold Standard Act of 1900?

• To increase the value of gold

• To stabilize currency values

• To reduce the amount of gold in circulation

• To promote international tourism

What was a significant outcome of the 1901 stock market crash?

• Increased regulation of financial markets

• A rise in agricultural prices

• A decrease in global trade

• Increased investment in technology

Who founded the first JCPenney department store in 1902?

• Henry Ford

• Andrew Carnegie

• John D. Rockefeller

• James Cash Penney

Which two teams competed in the first modern World Series in 1903?

• Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants

• Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians

• Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Americans

• New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs

What was the main purpose of constructing the Panama Canal?

• To establish a military base

• To promote local agriculture

• To create a new tourist destination

• To connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

What was a major achievement of the Wright brothers in 1905?

• First flight across the Atlantic

• First flight to the moon

• First commercial airline service

• First airplane flight lasting over a half hour

What natural disaster struck San Francisco in 1906?

• An earthquake

• A volcanic eruption

• A hurricane

• A tsunami

What was Ellis Island known for in 1907?

• The busiest year of immigration

• A financial hub

• A major tourist attraction

• A military training ground

What was the original name of the FBI when it was established in 1908?

• Federal Investigation Agency

• Department of Justice

• National Security Bureau

• Office of the Chief Examiner

What significant event took place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1909?

• The first Formula 1 race

• The first air show

• The first motorcycle race

• The first car race