Test Your Knowledge of Henry Flagler and Standard Oil
Test Your Knowledge of Henry Flagler and Standard Oil
Are you ready to dive into the fascinating history of Henry Flagler and the monumental impact of Standard Oil? This interactive quiz will challenge your knowledge about railroads, hurricanes, and the rise of one of America's most influential industrialists.
Here are some highlights:
- Explore key historical events
- Learn about the development of Florida's rail system
- Discover facts about Standard Oil’s production
Which two Florida cities was Henry Flagler considered the father of?
Miami
Palm Beach
Naples
Jacksonville
What was the date of the organization of Standard Oil as a joint-stock corporation?
February 10, 1978
October 13, 1845
January 10, 1870
January 15, 1890
How many miles of railroad track did Henry Flagler add, mostly over water, to extend railroads to Key West?
355
732
424
156
What did Henry Flagler name the railroad extension that reached Key West?
Overseas Railroad
Continental Railroad
Sunshine Railroad
Princeton Railroad
What three railroads did Henry Flagler buy that would eventually become the Florida East Coast Railway system?
Jacksonville Railroad
Miami Ralroad
St. Augustine Railroad
Orlando Railroad
Halifax Railroad
What year was the Overseas Railroad completed?
1856
1865
1912
1902
What were the two names that they reffered to the category 5 hurricane that damaged the Overseas Railroad?
Labor Day Hurricane of 1935
Hurricane Andrew
Hurricane Karen
The Storm of the Decade
Independence Day Hurricane of 1789
The Storm of the Century
How many people were killed by the hurricane?
400
102
208
246
Which train engine was the last to reach Miami before the hurricane?
Florida East Coast Locomotive #352
Florida East Coast Locomotive #656
Florida East Coast Locomotive #234
Florida East Coast Locomotive #153
How many Barrels of oil a day was Standard Oil producing?
500
10,000
70,894
6,789
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