Emily Roebling' brother, Gouverneur, paid for her to go to what?
a special girls' school
What is a person who designs and builds structures?
engineer
What is a skilled laborer who agrees to complete a job for pay?
contractor
The woman who helped her husband supervise the building of the Brooklyn Bridge
Emily Roebling
A bridge across the East River that connects Brooklyn and Manhattan, New York.
Brooklyn Bridge
Who was originally hired to build the Brooklyn Bridge?
Washington Roeblings father, John Roebling
Why didn't John Roebling finish the bridge himself?
He died from an accident on the bridge
What was Emily determined to do?
Help her husband stay in charge.
How was Mr. Roebling able to see the bridge construction from home?
With a telescope
Why was it unusual for Mrs. Roebling to speak to the American Society of Civil Engineers?
At the time, women did not give speeches in public.
How many years did it take to build the Brooklyn Bridge?
14 years
Who was the first person to ride across Brooklyn Bridge?
Emily Roebling
What did Emily Roebling recieve at the age of 56?
A law degree from New York University
On the Brooklyn side of the bridge a ........... honors Emily and her important part in building the bridge.
plaque
What did the American Society of Civil Engineers realize when Mrs. Roebling spoke to them?
Her knowledge of engineering was amazing
A message sent across a wire using electricity
Telegraph
