TURN UP THE RADIO

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

• Why was the first radio called the "wireless"?
• It was called the "wireless" because it went through air, not wires.
• What happened to the radio stations during World War 1?
• The soldiers were in danger over the radio.
• Why was it important for people to hear the "fireside chats"?

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS CONTINUED?

• "Fireside chats" made people feel connected to the Government .
• Why do you think people still listen to radio?
• So people can listen to the news, weather, sports, and important information.

THE INVENTION OF THE RADIO?

• Why was the radio banned?
• It was banned for soldiers safetey.
• Also Woodrow Wilson banned it.
• Who was it invented by?
• It was invented by Guglielmo Marconi.

THE INVENTION OF THE RADIO CONTUNUED?

• Then the East got it before anyone else did.
• What was it used for?
• What kind of people used it?
• Sailers used it for Morse Code.
• Also, they used it for information.

WHAT WAS IT USED FOR CONTINUED?

• What stations were there?
• There was WLS and fireside chats.
• Also, there was WGY and KDKA.
• The Great Depression
• How was it used?

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE HINDEN BURG?

• Where did it explode at?
• It exploded in Chicago.
• Also, it exploded on May 6, 1937.
• How long until they knew about it?
• It took 24 hours to know about it

THE GREAT DEPRESSION CONTINUED

• The president talked to the citizens.
• Also, to let people know what is going on.
• Who talked about it?
• Franklin D. Roosevelt talked about it.
• Also, the government talked about it.

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE HINDEN BURG CONTINUED

• They heard it from the radio.

STATIONS?

GENRE?

OTHER STATIONS?

WHEN?