Question

To evaluate how the story relates to history, review this information about the Brooklyn Bridge: On May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was opened to traffic with a public celebration. The bridge, linking Brooklyn to Manhattan, was originally called the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, or the Great East River Bridge. It took over 14 years to plan and build the first bridge that would connect the cities of New York and Brooklyn. Thousands of people attended the dedication ceremony, including President Chester A. Arthur and the New York Governor Grover Cleveland. The Brooklyn Bridge was the largest suspension bridge to be built at that time. How does the narrator’s description of the day compare to this description? What similarities or differences do you notice?

Answer 1

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The Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge in New York City, spanning the East River between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Opened on May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the first fixed crossing across the East River. It was also the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time, with a main span of 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m) and a deck height of 127 ft (38.7 m) above mean high water. The span was originally called the New York and Brooklyn Bridge or the East River Bridge but was officially renamed the Brooklyn Bridge in 1915

Answer 2

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Both the story and description call the bridge by the original name "Great East River Bridge" and describe how it links Brooklyn to Manhattan.

The story is consistent with the description that it took many years for the bridge to be built.

The description and the story both mention that many people, including President Chester A. Arthur, were present for the opening ceremony.

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