The Link - LGBTQ History

The Link - LGBTQ History

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video explores 'The Link', a magazine from 1915, highlighting its role in post-WWI Britain as a matchmaking platform, including for LGBTQ individuals. It discusses the societal loneliness post-war, the story of Ernie and Jeff, and the legal scrutiny faced by the magazine. The video reflects on the diversity and classification issues within the magazine and draws parallels to contemporary society, emphasizing the importance of acceptance and identity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of 'The Link' magazine when it was first created?

To advertise local businesses

To promote matrimonial matchmaking

To provide news about World War One

To offer non-matrimonial matchmaking

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did 'The Link' magazine serve the LGBTQ community during the early 20th century?

By organizing public events

By offering legal advice

By publishing LGBTQ literature

By providing a platform for anonymous communication

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the trial against Alfred Walter Barrett regarding 'The Link'?

He was banned from publishing

He was acquitted of all charges

He was sentenced to prison

He was fined heavily

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did public opinion, as reflected in the Daily Telegraph, view 'The Link' magazine?

As a harmless magazine

As a revolting influence

As a progressive publication

As a necessary social tool

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What criticism is mentioned regarding the classification of people in 'The Link' magazine?

It was too focused on women

It lacked categories for diverse identities

It was too inclusive

It focused only on the upper class

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what way does the transcript suggest modern society is similar to the 1920s?

In its political stability

In its economic prosperity

In its levels of loneliness

In its technological advancements

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What hopeful message does the transcript convey about today's society?

That everyone can become wealthy

That everyone can travel freely

That everyone can find a job

That everyone can be who they are destined to be