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What did people call the St. Lawrence bridge after it’s competition
8th wonder of the world
What did the company bosses do to complete the bridge ahead of schedule?
They provided the workers with an extra $3000
How much time did it take the steamship to travel along the Welland Canal?
It took 12 days
What did Kit Coleman write about?
She wrote online topics, including the struggle for working women.
What did Alfred Barretz do to deal with the rough sand?
Make the water higher.
How many people died trying to construct the Victoria bridge?
27
What is the steamship called?
Britannia
What are the cables that are connected all over Canada called.
Telegraph cables
How many Irish immigrants immigrated to Canada
Half a million/500k
What material did they start building the Victoria bridge with?
limestone
How were Sam Cunard’s ships powered?
They were powered by steam.
How long was the water body they created to connect two Great Lakes, ultimately supporting the Welland canal?
It is 40 km long.
What setbacks did they face while building the Victoria bridge?
The water moved quickly
How much time do they have to create the steamship?
They have 12 months.
How long was the cable that connected New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island?
14km