What was the primary reason each city kept its own time before time zones were established?

History of the Times Square Ball Drop

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1.
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To align with the Sun's position
To synchronize with neighboring cities
To accommodate local festivals
To follow the Royal Navy's guidelines
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What technological advancement made time balls unnecessary?
The introduction of time zones
The invention of the wristwatch
The development of self-winding clocks
The creation of digital clocks
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Where did New Yorkers originally gather to celebrate New Year's Eve before the Times Square tradition?
Trinity Church
Empire State Building
Brooklyn Bridge
Central Park
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What inspired the New York Times to create the Times Square ball drop?
A suggestion from the mayor
Old naval time balls
A ban on fireworks
A desire to outdo other cities
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what year did the Times Square ball drop tradition begin?
1899
1945
1907
1920
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the Times Square ball drop paused during World War II?
Due to a lack of materials
Because of a city-wide blackout
To prevent the bright lights from being a target
Because of a labor strike
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was used instead of the ball drop during World War II?
A parade
Fireworks
A light show
Chimes
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