FDR's Historic Ride

FDR's Historic Ride

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

The video discusses the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor attack, focusing on FDR's need to declare war on Japan. Due to security concerns, the Secret Service had to find a safe way to transport FDR to Congress. They used Al Capone's armored car, highlighting the unique challenges faced during this historical moment.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to the death of 2400 Americans and left the Pacific Fleet in ruins?

The Battle of Midway

The Attack on Pearl Harbor

The D-Day Invasion

The Battle of the Bulge

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was FDR preparing to do one day after the attack on Pearl Harbor?

Declare war on Japan

Declare war on Germany

Sign a peace treaty

Visit the Pacific Fleet

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Secret Service need to enhance the president's security?

There was a threat from Germany

The White House was under attack

FDR was traveling abroad

The presidential car was not safe

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge in transporting President Roosevelt to Congress?

Finding a safe route

Lack of available vehicles

Ensuring the car was armored

Avoiding traffic congestion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about the presidential vehicles at the time?

They were electric cars

They were bulletproof

They had advanced security features

They were standard stock Motorcars

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What surprise awaited FDR when he exited the White House?

A 1928 Cadillac

A crowd of supporters

A parade in his honor

A new presidential limousine

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Whose car was used to transport FDR to Congress?

A foreign diplomat's

Al Capone's

A famous general's

A Hollywood actor's

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current location of Al Capone's armored car?

Unknown

In a private collection

In a museum

In a government facility