The Great Current War and Tesla's Journey

The Great Current War and Tesla's Journey

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The transcript discusses Tesla's immigration to the US to work with Edison, his subsequent departure to develop a rival power system, and the ensuing Great Current War. It also announces an upcoming debate on whether Tesla and Edison were history's biggest frenemies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Tesla initially move to the United States?

To work under Edison

To start his own company

To explore new technologies

To study at a university

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the result of Tesla leaving Edison's company?

He returned to his home country

He joined another company

He developed a new type of battery

He created a power system that competed with Edison's

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major event was sparked by Tesla's new power system?

The Industrial Revolution

The Great Current War

The Space Race

The Digital Revolution

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the relationship between Tesla and Edison often described?

As a mentor-mentee relationship

As one of history's greatest 'frenemies'

As a professional partnership

As a close friendship

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common theme in discussions about Tesla and Edison?

Their shared inventions

Their collaborative projects

Their rivalry and its impact on history

Their personal lives