19th century quiz

In the 19th century USA, people moved from densely populated urban areas to more rural areas to escape unsanitary conditions and low paying factory jobs.

False

Women were prohibited from participating in recreation/leisure activities in the 19th century

False

In the 19th century, the Christian Church began shifting its views on recreation and leisure, leading to the Muscular Christianity Movement, which promoted physical activity and encouraged recreation.

true

Choose the option that best describes the relationship between religion and recreation/leisure time:

As emphasis on religion increases, recreation/leisure time decreases.

How does the presence of a park influence nearby property values and what factors contribute to this impact?

Property values increase because of the ease of access from your home, recreational opportunities, mental/physical well-being, and more.

In modern day, National Parks are managed by the Department of the Interior. When Yellowstone was created, which federal organization managed it?

Department of War

Which of the following leisure pastimes became particularly popular in the 19th century?

Traveling Amusement Shows

Which of the following movements were part of the broader Public Recreation Movement of the 19th century? Select all that apply.

Parks movement, Playground Movement, Volunteer movement, and adult education movement

Henry Ford

This person is one of the first credited with giving workers the weekend off by introducing the five-day workweek.

Theodore Roosevelt

This person is known for their significant conservation efforts, setting aside over 200 million acres of public land to establish National Parks, National Forests, and more.