Baltimore Industrial History Quiz - Part Two

A vintage illustration of Baltimore's industrial landscape, featuring old factories, busy docks, and horse-drawn carriages.

Baltimore Industrial History Quiz

Test your knowledge of Baltimore's rich industrial history with our engaging quiz! Discover fascinating facts about the city's development, significant events, and notable products that shaped its economy.

  • 10 challenging questions
  • Multiple choice format
  • Perfect for history buffs and locals alike
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ExploringHistory521
What made Baltimore's harbor an attractive port for entrepreneurs and merchants in the 19th century?
It was further west than other East Coast ports
It was lined with shipyards and close to railways
Many immigrants were arriving at Locust Point, providing a steady labor force
All of the above
At the turn of the 20th century, approximately how many pounds of horse manure could be found in Baltimore each day?
100,000
500,000
630,000
1,000,000
Which Baltimore neighborhoods was NOT named after an industry found there?
Pigtown
Brewer's Hill
Station North
Ridgley's Delight
In what year did students from Morgan State University stage a sit-in at Read's Drugstore, which led to integration?
1948
1955
1958
1962
Which Baltimore TV station launched in 1947?
WMAR
WBAL
WJZ
MPT
How many rolls can be produced in 1 hour at H&S Bakery?
129,000
230,000
370,000
485,000
Which of the following is NOT a standard process in machining?
Milling
Drilling
Turning
Copying
What advertising catchphrase was used by Parks Sausages?
I'm on Parks Patrol
More Parks Sausages, Mom
Baltimore's Best Sausages
Only the Finest
Baltimore was once home to how many canneries?
25
40
55
80
Which articles of clothing were produced in large numbers in Baltimore?
Men's suits
Straw hats
Ties
All of the above
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