Hoover Dam - How was it built?
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9th - 12th Grade
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Ana Roche-Freeman
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Hoover Dam
By Ana Roche-Freeman
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Blood, concrete, and dynamite: Building the Hoover Dam - Alex Gendler
In the early 20th century, the US had expanded from coast to coast, but many cities in the southwest still lacked reliable water sources. The Colorado River's erratic flow and frequent floods made it unreliable for agriculture, and the region’s growing cities needed more energy. So the government decided to build a massive hydroelectric dam. Alex Gendler details the creation of the Hoover Dam in the video on the next slide.
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Multiple Choice
Which government agency was responsible for building the dam?
Bureau of Reclamation
Army Corps of Engineers
Department of Homeland Security
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Multiple Choice
Which river was the dam built on?
Rio Grande
Mississippi River
Colorado
River
Mystic River
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Multiple Choice
Which was NOT one of the causes of worker fatalities?
Heat stroke
Decompression sickness
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Falling objects
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Multiple Choice
How was the concrete cooling process accelerated?
Ice mixed in with the concrete
Concrete poured in refrigerated chambers
Steel pipes inside the blocks carrying cold water
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Multiple Choice
What year was the dam completed?
1935
1938
1932
1934
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Open Ended
What were some of the reasons for building the dam?
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Open Ended
What were some of the negative impacts of the dam’s construction?
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