The Legacy of the Bluebird

The Legacy of the Bluebird

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Physical Ed, Business, Architecture

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The video discusses the history of speed records, focusing on Sir Malcolm Campbell's achievement of breaking the 300 mph barrier in 1935. It highlights the stringent conditions set by the International Association of Automobile Clubs for recognizing records. The legacy continued with his son, Donald Campbell, who broke both land and water speed records. In 1967, Donald attempted to surpass his own water speed record on Coniston Water but tragically disappeared during the attempt.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first person to drive faster than 300 mph?

Henry Segrave

Sir Malcolm Campbell

Craig Breedlove

Donald Campbell

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the preconditions for a speed record to be recognized by the International Association of Automobile Clubs?

The car must be driven by a team

The car must be red

The car must be driven via its wheels

The car must be electric

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name given to the vehicles used by both Malcolm and Donald Campbell?

Firebird

Bluebird

Redbird

Thunderbird

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique achievement does Donald Campbell hold?

Only person to hold both land and water speed records

First to break the sound barrier

Only person to fly and drive at record speeds

First to drive a solar-powered car

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Donald Campbell attempting to do in early 1967 on Coniston Water?

Win a boat race

Set a new air speed record

Break his own water speed record

Break the land speed record