David McCullough's Journey and Inspirations

David McCullough's Journey and Inspirations

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Arts, Education, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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David McCullough shares his journey from growing up in Pittsburgh to becoming an author. He discusses his education at Yale, early career at Sports Illustrated, and a pivotal career shift inspired by President Kennedy's call to service. This led him to the US Information Agency, where he discovered his passion for writing about history, starting with the Johnstown Flood.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What city did David McCullough grow up in, which he describes as having a rich history?

Boston

Pittsburgh

New York

Philadelphia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which university did David McCullough attend, where he majored in English?

Princeton University

Harvard University

Stanford University

Yale University

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the magazine where David McCullough started his career in New York?

Time

The New Yorker

Sports Illustrated

National Geographic

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the U.S. President that inspired David McCullough to work for the U.S. Information Agency?

President Johnson

President Nixon

President Kennedy

President Eisenhower

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical event did David McCullough decide to write a book about, marking a turning point in his career?

The Great Chicago Fire

The San Francisco Earthquake

The Johnstown Flood

The Boston Tea Party