Theme 2: New Mexico's Territorial Period — Test

Question 9 • New Mexico History

Who were Harvey Girls?

Answer

women who served travelers at a railway chain restaurant

women who were hired as ticket agents for the railroads

women who worked in factories that supported the railroad

women who traveled to railroad towns to teach children

Explanation

Harvey Girls were women employed as waitresses and other service workers at restaurants operated by Fred Harvey along railroad routes. They served passengers traveling by train, so choice A is correct. They were not railroad ticket agents, factory workers, or teachers.

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