US troops shovel snow during 1920 snowstorm in New York City, NY

US troops shovel snow during 1920 snowstorm in New York City, NY

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The transcript discusses the 1920 Blizzard, highlighting the challenges faced by people during this natural disaster. It emphasizes the harsh conditions and the perception of nature as an adversary, affecting both individuals and the army, which had to adapt to survive.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year did the blizzard occur?

1920

1925

1918

1930

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the only thing that remained warm during the blizzard?

The soldiers

The child

The campfire

The equipment

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the army perceive its sustenance during the blizzard?

By relying on local resources

By foraging

By thinking on its stomach

Through external supplies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was considered the enemy during the blizzard?

The opposing army

The harsh terrain

Nature herself

The lack of resources

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'thought on its stomach' imply about the army's condition?

They were resting

They were strategizing

They were focused on survival

They were well-fed