Boblo Island History and Civil Rights

Boblo Island History and Civil Rights

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Arts

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video explores the history and cultural significance of Boblo Island and its iconic boats, which connected Detroit and Canada. It highlights the documentary 'Boblo Boats: A Detroit Fairy Tale,' focusing on the restoration of the SS Columbia and SS St. Clair. The film also delves into Boblo's role in the civil rights movement, particularly the case of Sarah Elizabeth Ray, which contributed to desegregation efforts. The documentary combines archival footage and animation to evoke nostalgia and emphasize the importance of preserving these historic treasures.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about the atmosphere on the Boblo Boats?

It was a place for only children and families.

It was exclusive to Detroit residents.

It was a place where everyone, regardless of race, came together.

It was a place for only wealthy people.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of footage is featured in the documentary about Boblo Island?

Footage from the 1800s

Animated cartoons

Modern digital footage

Archival footage from the 1970s

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the SS Columbia?

It is permanently docked in Detroit.

It has been scrapped.

It is in Buffalo, New York, awaiting further restoration funds.

It is fully restored and operational.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who narrates the documentary about the Boblo Boats?

Stevie Wonder

Diana Ross

Martha Reeves

Aretha Franklin

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant civil rights event is associated with the Boblo Boats?

The first integrated amusement park in America

A Supreme Court case about integration

The first African American captain of a steamboat

The end of segregation in Detroit schools

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Sarah Elizabeth Ray?

A civil rights pioneer who challenged segregation on the Boblo Boats

A famous singer from Detroit

The first female captain of a Boblo Boat

A documentary filmmaker

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Sarah Elizabeth Ray's case?

It was dismissed by the courts.

It was never resolved.

It led to the desegregation of Boblo Boats.

It resulted in a new law for amusement parks.

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