America: The Story of US Episode 8: Boom
Why isn't coal as good as oil?
Coal isn't as good as oil because half of the energy of coal was dirty and less efficient.
How were Ford's cars different than other available cars?
Ford's cars different than other available cars because they were made in an assembly line and they were in high volume and low cost.
Where did Mulholland find water?
Mulholland found water in Owens Valley.
Why was prohibition finally abolished?
Prohibition was finally abolished because they wanted money and taxes.
What was the "Red Summer?
The Red Summer was when many people were rioting in 26 cities in the Summer of 1919. There so much blood shed.
What Chicago incident highlighted problems between African-Americans and white Americans?
The incident that highlighted problems between African Americans and white Americans was when a white man hits Eugene Williams with a stone. He died right on the spot after the people took him out of the ocean.
What nation was the largest oil producer in the world?
The nation that was the largest oil producer in the world was the U.S.
What new development was advertised with a giant sign?
The new development was advertised with a giant sign was Hollywood land.
What new investigative technique allowed Goddard to discover who committed the St. Valentine's Day Massacre?
The new investigative technique allowed Goddard to discover who committed the St. Valentine's Day Massacre was Forensics.
What police action triggered the Chicago race riot of 1919?
The police action triggered the Chicago race riot of 1919 was a white police officer refused to arrest the white man who killed the black man with a stone. He arrested another black man instead.
What problem comes as a result of illegal liquor trade?
The problem comes as a result of illegal liquor trade was by organized crimes caused by Al Capone.
What problems faced Owens Valley as a result of the aqueduct?
The problems faced Owens Valley as a result of the aqueduct were it was a giant waist land which was very dry and barren.
What problems led to the desire for prohibition?
The problems that led to the desire for prohibition were men drinking and men who would beat their wives up because the men were drunk.
In what state did they find oil?
The state they found oil in was Texas.
What's wrong with Roscoe Sheller's new job as a car salesman?
The thing that was wrong with Roscoe Sheller's new job as a car salesman was didn't know how to drive an automobile.
How do they finally take Al Capone down?
They finally take Al Capone down by Taxation.
What happened to Bugs Moran's people?
They were executed.
What does Willie Carter Sharp do, and why does she enjoy it so much?
Willie Carter Sharp does outlawing deeds. She enjoy it so much because it is a thrill. It is almost like an adrenaline push.
