Hoover Dam History and Facts

The video covers the journey of the Colorado River, its historical flooding, and the construction of the Hoover Dam. Initiated by President Hoover in 1929, the dam was a massive project requiring collaboration among six companies. Boulder City was built to accommodate workers. The dam was dedicated by President Roosevelt in 1935 and began operations in 1936, significantly impacting power supply in the West and inspiring further projects.

What natural feature does the Colorado River connect to at its end?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Gulf of California

• Lake Mead

• Pacific Ocean

In which year did the Colorado River flood 35,000 acres of farmland?

• 1922

• 1935

• 1936

• 1929

Who was the U.S. President that initiated the Boulder Dam project?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Herbert Hoover

• Calvin Coolidge

• Woodrow Wilson

What was the original name of the Hoover Dam?

• Boulder Dam

• Grand Canyon Dam

• Colorado Dam

• Nevada Dam

How many companies collaborated to construct the Hoover Dam?

• Six

• Seven

• Five

• Four

Which group of people were among the few American Indians to work on the Hoover Dam?

• Sioux

• Apache

• Cherokee

• Navajo

Who dedicated the Hoover Dam in 1935?

• Harry S. Truman

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Herbert Hoover

• Calvin Coolidge

How many turbines did the Hoover Dam have when it first came online?

• 16

• 15

• 18

• 17

Which regions benefit from the power generated by the Hoover Dam?

• Northern California, Oregon, Washington

• Arizona, Southern Nevada, Southern California

• Texas, New Mexico, Colorado

• Utah, Idaho, Montana

What was one of the outcomes of the Hoover Dam's success?

• Increased tourism in Nevada

• Approval of six more dam projects

• Expansion of Boulder City

• Reduction in Colorado River flooding