Blizzard of 1888
The Great Blizzard of 1888 Quiz
Test your knowledge about one of the most devastating snowstorms in American history! This quiz will challenge your understanding of the Blizzard of 1888, including its impacts, innovations that emerged, and the experiences of those who lived through it.
- 12 exciting questions
- Multiple choice and checkboxes
- Learn fascinating facts about a historical event
How much snow did Connecticut get during The Blizzard of 1888?
10 inches
30 inches
50 inches
70 inches
What type of transportation was MOST effected by the storm?
Car
Boat
Train
How many dollars did it cost to repair the United States after the storm?
10 million dollars
20 million dollars
40 million dollars
600,000 dollars
What 3 innovations were created due to the Blizzard
Dish washer
Underground telephone lines
Type writer
Radio
Lightbulb
Snow plows
Radio
New York Subways
Telephone
When did the storm occur?
March
January
December
October
February
How high did the snow drifts reach in Connecticut?
10 feet
30 feet
40 feet
60 feet
20 feet
50 feet
How many people died because of the blizzard in the U.S?
200 people
300 people
400 people
600 people
1,000 people
Did prices of produce after the storm rise or fall?
Fall
Rise
True or false: Trains broke down because of the extreme wind
True
False
True or False: The amount of people buying snow shovels exceeded the supply that many stores had
False
True
True or False: People that were stuck in their houses climbed out of their windows to escape.
True
False
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