Exploring the Historical Significance of Western Mississippi

Exploring the Historical Significance of Western Mississippi

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video explores a historical site in Western Mississippi, where Union General Ulisses S. Grant landed troops during the Civil War. The team searches for artifacts and discovers an eagle button with gold flaking, which is potentially an officer's button, making it a priceless historical find.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the historical significance of the location in Western Mississippi?

It was the landing site for Union troops led by General Grant.

It was the site of a famous battle between Native American tribes.

It was a major cotton plantation.

It was a major trading post for the Confederacy.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major geographical change has occurred in the area since 1863?

The area is now a bustling city.

The area has become a desert.

The river has shifted away from the original landing site.

The river has dried up completely.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of artifact was discovered during the search?

A musket

An eagle button

An Indian Head Penny

A Confederate flag

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the discovered eagle button potentially valuable?

It has historical significance as an officer's button.

It is the only one of its kind.

It is made entirely of gold.

It was used in a famous battle.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial guess about the artifact before it was identified as an eagle button?

An Indian Head Penny or a flying eagle Penny

A musket ball

A piece of jewelry

A Confederate coin

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reaction to the discovery of the artifact?

Disappointment

Indifference

Excitement

Confusion

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the plan after the discovery of the eagle button?

To abandon the search

To report the find to the authorities

To sell the artifact

To continue searching for more artifacts

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emotion did the discoverer express upon finding the artifact?

Fear

Anger

Joy

Sadness