Washington Roebling and Bridge Construction

Who succeeded John as chief engineer?

• Emily

• Elizabeth

• Michael

• Washington

What disease did Washington Roebling develop?

• Tuberculosis

• Pneumonia

• The bends

• Malaria

In what year did Washington Roebling develop 'the bends'?

• 1872

• 1877

• 1882

• 1887

What was the main challenge faced by workers building the bridge's foundations?

• Weather-related delays and equipment failures.

•  Extremely difficult and dangerous underwater work

• Lack of skilled labor and insufficient funding.

• Design changes and material shortages.

How did Washington Roebling supervise the bridge construction after his illness?

• Washington Roebling oversaw the construction on-site despite his illness.

• Roebling used smoke signals to communicate with the workers.

• Washington Roebling watched the bridge construction from his bed using a telescope.

• He hired a new chief engineer to take over the project.

What was the relationship between John Roebling and Washington Roebling?

• Brothers

• Uncle and nephew

• Father and son

• Cousins

What was the original dream of John Roebling?

• To build a bridge connecting New York City and Brooklyn.

• To create a tunnel under the East River.

• To design a skyscraper in Manhattan.

• To build a railway connecting New York and Chicago.

What was the working environment like for the workers in the East River?

• The working environment was harsh and dangerous.

• The working environment was comfortable and safe.

• The conditions were well-regulated and secure.

• The workers enjoyed a pleasant atmosphere.

How did Emily Warren Roebling acquire her knowledge of engineering and mathematics?

• She attended college to study engineering and mathematics.

• She was taught by her husband’s colleagues who were experts in the field.

• She took formal engineering courses at a local university.

• She learned through her husband’s assistance and by studying on her own.