Esteban Otez and Community Pride

Esteban Otez and Community Pride

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video highlights the story of Esteban Otez, a Dominican-born member of the Tuskegee Airmen, who played a significant role in protesting racial segregation in the U.S. military. Born in the Dominican Republic and immigrating to the U.S. as a child, Otez joined the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. Despite not seeing combat, he and his fellow airmen fought against segregation, notably participating in the Freeman Fields Mutiny. Otez's actions contributed to the desegregation of the armed forces in 1948. His story, largely unknown until 2015, is a testament to the impact of Afro-Latino figures in American history. The video concludes with a call to recognize and embrace diverse historical narratives.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?

A team of pilots who fought in the Vietnam War

The first female pilots in the U.S. military

A group of soldiers from the Dominican Republic

The first black military pilots in the U.S. armed forces

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is notable about Esteban Otez's heritage?

He was a famous actor before joining the military

He was the first Latino general in the U.S. Army

He was Dominican and part of the Tuskegee Airmen

He was the first black pilot in the U.S.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age did Esteban Otez immigrate to the United States?

Eight years old

Two years old

Four years old

Six years old

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event did Esteban Otez and other soldiers participate in to protest segregation?

The March on Washington

The Montgomery Bus Boycott

The Freeman Fields Mutiny

The Selma to Montgomery March

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Freeman Fields Mutiny?

It resulted in the arrest of Otez and other soldiers

It led to the immediate desegregation of the military

It caused the closure of Freeman Field

It was a peaceful protest with no arrests

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the U.S. armed forces officially desegregate?

1950

1948

1955

1945

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was Esteban Otez recognized as the only Dominican-born member of the Tuskegee Airmen?

2020

2015

1965

1948

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Dasha Polanco's main message in the video?

To focus only on American history

To embrace and recognize diverse historical stories

To forget about past injustices

To highlight only Dominican heroes

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Dasha Polanco emphasize about community pride?

Pride should be limited to personal accomplishments

Pride should focus on economic success

Pride should include unrecognized and uneducated stories

Pride should be based only on current achievements