Boeing and Wong Tsu: A Historical Overview

Boeing and Wong Tsu: A Historical Overview

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science, Business

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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In 1916, the Boeing Airplane Company was struggling until they hired Wang Soo, a talented engineer from China. Wang Soo's education at the Onta Naval Academy, England, and MIT equipped him with the skills to innovate at Boeing. His work led to the creation of the Model CC plane and Boeing's first military contract, ensuring the company's survival and future success. Boeing credits Wang Soo's contributions for their early achievements, which laid the foundation for becoming a leading aircraft manufacturer.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year was the Boeing Airplane Company founded?

1905

1916

1920

1935

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Wong Tsu receive his early education?

Onta Naval Academy

Harvard University

Cambridge University

Stanford University

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which program did Wong Tsu join at MIT?

Aeronautics

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the plane Wong Tsu helped develop?

Model B

Model D

Model A

Model C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Model C plane for Boeing?

It secured their first military contract.

It was their first commercial plane.

It was the largest plane built by Boeing.

It was the fastest plane of its time.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Wong Tsu's work impact Boeing's future?

It led to the company's closure.

It had no significant impact.

It enabled Boeing to become a leading aircraft company.

It caused financial losses.