Investigating the Roswell Incident

Investigating the Roswell Incident

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Lucas Foster

History, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

The video explores Ben Smith's investigation into the Roswell incident, focusing on Jesse Marcel's journal. Smith, a former CIA operative, collaborates with journalist Joe Pappalardo to uncover the truth about the 1947 crash. The journal, a potential primary source, contains cryptic writings with no direct mention of Roswell. The video delves into the historical context of 1947, highlighting Cold War tensions and secrecy. Marcel's family insists the debris in official photos is not what he found, suggesting a cover-up. The video concludes with plans to authenticate the journal and decipher its contents.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Ben Smith's primary role at the CIA?

Field Agent

Analyst

Communications Officer

Operative Investigator

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is assisting Ben Smith in his investigation?

A veteran journalist

A UFO enthusiast

A former CIA director

A military historian

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Jesse Marcel Sr.'s journal?

It includes military strategies

It has a map of Roswell

It is a primary source document from 1947

It contains detailed UFO sightings

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change is observed in the journal's handwriting?

It uses a different ink color

It includes more drawings

It shifts to a different style

It becomes more legible

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is missing from the journal that is crucial to the investigation?

Weather reports

Personal anecdotes

Military codes

Mentions of Roswell

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the global context during the Roswell incident?

The Korean War

World War II

The Cold War

The Vietnam War

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary concern of the 509th bomber squadron?

Maintaining nuclear secrecy

Developing new aircraft

Training new recruits

Conducting reconnaissance missions

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in verifying the journal's authenticity?

Analyzing the ink composition

Comparing it with other journals

Checking its historical context

Authenticating the document's date

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might Jesse Marcel Sr. have kept the journal?

It was a gift from a friend

It contained important secrets

It was a family heirloom

It had sentimental value

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final challenge in understanding the journal?

Restoring its damaged sections

Deciphering its language

Interpreting its cryptic content

Finding its missing pages

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