Question

1. what was the main purpose of the 1893 chicago worlds fair?

a. to honor the first airplane flight
b. to celebrate columbuss 400th anniversary and show americans progress
c. to raise money for the civil war
d. to display only european inventions
answer:

1. about how many people attended the chicago worlds fair in 1893?

a. 1 million
b. 10 million
c. over 27 million
d. over 100 million
answer:

1. which invention was introduced at the chicago worlds fair?

a. the light bulb
b. the ferris wheel
c. the telephone
d. the airplane
answer:

1. what transportation technologies were shown at the fair?

a. model railroads, ships, and a moving sidewalk
b. cars, airplanes, and subways
c. automobiles, helicopters, and trolleys
d. space rockets and submarines
answer:

Explanation:

Question 1

• Option a: The first airplane flight was by the Wright brothers in 1903, after 1893, so incorrect.
• Option b: The 1893 Chicago World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) was to celebrate Columbus's 400th anniversary (1492 - 1892) and showcase American progress, correct.
• Option c: The Civil War ended in 1865, and the fair was not for raising money for it, incorrect.
• Option d: The fair displayed inventions from around the world, not just European, incorrect.

• Historical records show that the 1893 Chicago World's Fair had over 27 million attendees. Option a (1 million) and b (10 million) are too low, and d (over 100 million) is too high.

• Option a: The light bulb was invented earlier and not introduced at this fair.
• Option b: The Ferris Wheel was introduced at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, correct.
• Option c: The telephone was invented earlier and not introduced here.
• Option d: The airplane was invented in 1903, after the fair, incorrect.

Answer:

b. To celebrate Columbus's 400th anniversary and show American's progress

Question 2