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Heroes and Advocacy in Modern America

Heroes and Advocacy in Modern America

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, History

10th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

FREE Resource

The transcript features a conversation highlighting various individuals and organizations who have shown courage and commitment to justice and free speech. It begins with retired Air Force Major David Anton's efforts against military evangelization. The speaker praises Michael Ratner and the Center for Constitutional Rights for defending detainees, drawing parallels to John Adams' historical defense of unpopular clients. Charlotte Dennett's bold political stance and the activism of young Iraq veterans are also discussed. The narrative concludes with the story of blogger Josh Wolf, who was imprisoned for protecting his sources, and a call for more heroes in the national media.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the retired Air Force Major mentioned for speaking against military evangelization?

John Adams

Josh Wolf

David Anton

Michael Ratner

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization did Michael Ratner lead?

Federal Investigators

National Lawyers Guild

Center for Constitutional Rights

Veterans Affairs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical figure is compared to Michael Ratner for defending unpopular clients?

George Washington

Benjamin Franklin

Thomas Jefferson

John Adams

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Mar recone associated with?

Veterans Affairs

National Lawyers Guild

Center for Constitutional Rights

Federal Investigators

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is admired for their potential legal action against the president?

Charlotte Dennett

Josh Wolf

Mar recone

David Anton

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the young Iraq veterans protest about?

Military evangelization

Veterans Affairs

Federal investigations

National media

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Josh Wolf imprisoned for?

Protesting Veterans Affairs

Defending detainees

Evangelization of the military

Refusing to hand over sources

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