Join or Die: Doomed Presidential Campaigns

Join or Die: Doomed Presidential Campaigns

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Fun

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video explores some of history's most doomed presidential campaigns, focusing on Al Gore's challenges following Bill Clinton and John McCain's controversial choice of Sarah Palin as a running mate. The discussion includes humorous personal reflections and concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the show.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme discussed in the introduction of the video?

Successful presidential campaigns

The importance of qualifications for presidency

Doomed presidential campaigns

The role of media in politics

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Al Gore's campaign considered less exciting compared to Bill Clinton's?

He had a controversial running mate

He focused too much on foreign policy

He was perceived as less charismatic

He lacked political experience

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual step did Al Gore reportedly take during his campaign?

He changed his political party

He hired someone to teach him assertiveness

He moved his campaign headquarters

He chose a celebrity as his running mate

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the controversial decision made by John McCain during his campaign?

Focusing solely on economic issues

Avoiding televised debates

Switching political parties

Choosing Sarah Palin as his running mate

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Sarah Palin's infamous comment regarding foreign policy experience?

She had met with numerous foreign leaders

She had visited many countries

She had extensive diplomatic training

She could see Russia from Alaska

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's opinion on the power of the presidential position?

It has limited power

It holds significant power

It is the most powerful position in the world

It is mostly ceremonial

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What humorous topic is discussed towards the end of the video?

The role of social media in politics

The best strategies for winning debates

The speaker's admiration for another person's eyes

The importance of campaign slogans

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