Golden Gate Bridge

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Why were some of the people of San Francisco, California against the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge.

• Some people worried that ferry boat company would lose money

• Some people thought the bridge was too expensive

• Some people worried that the bridge would not be safe

• Some people thought a bridge would take away from the area's natural beauty

The Golden Gate Bridge was NOT named for its color. It's name comes from the strait below the bridge called the "Golden Gate".

• True

• False

What type of bridge is the Golden Gate Bridge?

• Cable-stayed

• Beam

• Arch

• Suspension

Where is the Golden Gate Bridge located?

• Miami, Florida

• Walterboro, South Carolina

• San Francisco, California

• Salt Lake City , Utah

After years of work, the Golden Gate Bridge opened in ____.

• 1931

• 1933

• 1935

• 1937

The Golden Gate Bridge connects San Francisco to _____ county.

• Ridgeland

• Marin

• Colleton

• Dorchester

The net that was used during the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, saved (a)   lives.

How long did it take to build the Golden Gate Bridge?

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

What two projects were being built during the Great Depression?

• The White House

• Golden Gate Bridge

• Grand Canyon

• Empire State Building

What color is the Golden Gate Bridge?

• International Orange

• Gold