Spring Heeled Jack: The Demon Terror of London (Victorian Folklore Explained)

Spring Heeled Jack: The Demon Terror of London (Victorian Folklore Explained)

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History

9th - 10th Grade

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The video explores the legend of Spring Heeled Jack, a mysterious figure from Victorian London. It discusses the societal changes during the Industrial Revolution, which led to urbanization and new folklore. Spring Heeled Jack became an urban legend, with tales of his supernatural abilities and attacks on women. The video examines public reactions, media coverage, and various theories about his identity, suggesting he symbolized the fears of the era.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the atmosphere like in Victorian London as described in the introduction?

Peaceful and serene

Cramped and overcrowded

Modern and clean

Quiet and rural

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major change did the Industrial Revolution bring to Britain?

A decline in population

A shift from manual labor to mechanized processes

The end of urbanization

A decrease in factory production

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first person to allegedly encounter Spring Heeled Jack?

Thomas Millbank

Lucy Scales

Jane Alsop

Mary Stevens

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the lord mayor of London take in response to the reports of Spring Heeled Jack?

Ignored the reports

Recognized a complaint letter and ordered a search

Declared a state of emergency

Banned all newspapers from reporting on the incidents

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Alsop case involving Spring Heeled Jack?

The attacker fled after being confronted

Jane Alsop was unharmed

The attacker was identified as a police officer

The attacker was caught and convicted

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the media contribute to the legend of Spring Heeled Jack?

By only reporting on official police statements

By debunking the myth

By spreading the tales through newspapers and penny dreadfuls

By ignoring the stories

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one theory about the identity of Spring Heeled Jack?

He was a ghost from the 20th century

He was a government experiment gone wrong

He was an Irish nobleman with a grudge

He was a fictional character created by the media

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