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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Where were America's first hotels typically located?

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

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