Which two sentences best support people were likely to get hurt on the "high- wheel" bicycles?

The high-wheel bicycle wasn't very safe., the rider could be pitched head-first over the bicycle

What can you infer about why the designs of bicycles have changed since 1790?

People are trying to make them safer and better

Explain how the design of the bicycle was improved in the 1800s and why they were necessary.

Circle the change, Underline why it was necessary

Which phrase supports bicycles in 1885 were safer than those in 1839?

Then came a coaster brake and adjustable handlebars.

How did the Englishman improve the bicycle?

he create the first safety bicycle

Why was the bicycle called the "high-wheel" bicycle?

Because the front tire was higher than the rear

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1
Which two sentences best support people were likely to get hurt on the "high- wheel" bicycles?
The high-wheel bicycle wasn't very safe.
Its front and rear wheels were the same.
the rider could be pitched head-first over the bicycle
The pedals turned the front wheel only.
2
What can you infer about why the designs of bicycles have changed since 1790?
Bicycles were a terrible invention
People are trying to make them safer and better
People are trying to lower the cost of bicycles
Bicycles were too safe for people riding them
3
Which of the following does not tell an improvement made by the Englishman?
air-filled rubber tires were added
chains linked the wheels together
front and rear wheels were the same size
foot pedals were added
4
Explain how the design of the bicycle was improved in the 1800s and why they were necessary.
Circle the change
Underline why it was necessary
5
Which phrase supports bicycles in 1885 were safer than those in 1839?
Now bicycles could move faster
It had two wheels and a wooden frame.
Then came a coaster brake and adjustable handlebars.
The front wheel was larger than the rear wheel.
6
Who invented bicycles in 1790?
a Frenchman
A German
an Englishman
a Scotishman
7
Which year did bicycles look like the bicycles we currently ride?
1790
1890
1870
1839
8
How did the Englishman improve the bicycle?
He added pedals to the bicycle
He added a bar to steer the bicycle
he create the first safety bicycle
He didn't improve the bicycle
9
Why was the bicycle called the "high-wheel" bicycle?
Because they guy that created it was tall
Because the front tire was higher than the rear
Because both wheels were really high
Because the seat on the bicycle was really high

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