Building the Brooklyn Bridge

What did Roebling use instead of hemp rope in the bridge cables?

• metal wire

• wooden poles

• cotton rope

• plastic poles

In 1884 the towers of the Brooklyn Bridge were the tallest structures in

• the United States

• in New York

• in the western hemisphere

• in North America

John Roebling was injured while working on the bridge and

• had to use a wheelchair after the accident.

• died from his injuries.

• walked on crutches the rest of his life.

• recovered and went on to finish the bridge.

While working in the underwater boxes (the caissons) some men got a mysterious illness

• called the caisson cough.

• called the bridge virus.

• which gave them a skin rash.

• called the bends

While working on the bridge Washington Roebling

• fell off the bridge and hurt his back.

• hung flags from the top of the towers.

• got very sick and had to use a wheelchair.

• had the bridge painted red.

When Washington Roebling got sick who took over supervising the building of the bridge?

• his brother Charles.

• his son John Roebling II

• the mayor New York.

• his wife Emily.

How long did it take to build the Brooklyn Bridge?

• 14 years

• 18 years.

• 4 years

• 12 years.