Garrison Dam Project and Its Impact

The video discusses the formation of Lake Sakakawea by the Garrison Dam, highlighting its role in hydroelectric power generation, serving areas like Chicago. It details the lake's dimensions and historical significance, named after Sakakawea. The construction impacted Native American tribes, leading to land disputes and compensation. The National Fish Hatchery, part of the project, focuses on fish conservation, including ancient species like paddlefish and sturgeon.

What is the primary purpose of the Garrison Dam's hydroelectric power plant?

• To generate electricity for homes

• To provide water for irrigation

• To support recreational activities

• To control flooding

How long did it take to complete the construction of the Garrison Dam?

• 8 years

• 7 years

• 10 years

• 5 years

What is the maximum depth of Lake Sakakawea?

• 180 feet

• 220 feet

• 150 feet

• 200 feet

Who was Lake Sakakawea named after?

• A 15-year-old Native American woman

• A U.S. Army officer

• A famous explorer

• A Native American chief

What treaty was violated by the construction of the Garrison Dam?

• Treaty of Paris

• Fort Laramie Treaty of 1851

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

How many Native American families were displaced due to the Garrison Dam project?

• 750 families

• 500 families

• 325 families

• 200 families

What compensation did the three affiliated tribes receive for the Garrison Dam project?

• $3 million

• $10 million

• $5 million

• $7 million

What is the primary function of the National Fish Hatchery in the Garrison Dam project?

• To provide fish for local markets

• To incubate and grow fish eggs

• To conduct fish research

• To breed new fish species

Which ancient fish species is produced at the National Fish Hatchery?

• Salmon

• Trout

• Paddlefish

• Catfish

How long ago did the prehistoric fish species at the hatchery first appear?

• 100 million years ago

• 150 million years ago

• 200 million years ago

• 250 million years ago