History of the Accommodations Industry
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Which historical event contributed to the growth of the hotel industry during the late medieval period?

  • The discovery of Pompei
  • The Industrial Revolution
  • The emergence of the middle class (correct)
  • The development of spas

What was a significant factor that led to a greater demand for accommodations during the Industrial Revolution?

  • Migrations to suburban areas (correct)
  • People's desire to explore Medieval literature
  • The discovery of Roman inns
  • Increased security in European societies

Where were America's first hotels typically located?

  • Seaport inns (correct)
  • Industrial villages
  • Spa resorts
  • Colonial plantations

What literary works from the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries made frequent references to inns?

<p>German and English literature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which historical period saw the development of the concept of inns by the Romans into a trade?

<p>Middle Ages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key factor enabled people to travel more safely during the late medieval period, contributing to the development of inns?

<p>Improvements in security (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the early reference to the inn found in history?

<p>The New Testament (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which historical period did German and English literature frequently mention inns?

<p>Middle Ages (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the growth of the hotel industry during the Industrial Revolution?

<p>Emerging middle class (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where were America's first hotels typically located?

<p>Seaport inns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor that led to a greater demand for accommodations during the Industrial Revolution?

<p>Migration to cities for work (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what location is an example of an early American inn, Fraunces Tavern, preserved?

<p>New York City (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which historical event helped the growth of the hotel industry alongside the Industrial Revolution?

<p>Development of railroads (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What historical period saw improvements in security that contributed to the development of inns?

<p>Late medieval period (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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