Title card and intro for story 'Texas City Aflame'

Title card and intro for story 'Texas City Aflame'

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History, Journalism, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript introduces a significant event that took place in Texas City on April 16th, 1947. It sets the stage for a detailed story about this historical occurrence.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the introduction in the video?

The end of World War II

The discovery of oil in Texas

The event of the century

The invention of the internet

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On what date did the Texas City disaster occur?

April 16th, 1947

May 5th, 1945

June 10th, 1948

March 3rd, 1946

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city is mentioned in relation to the disaster?

Austin

Texas City

Dallas

Houston

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the date mentioned in the video?

It marks the end of a war

It is the date of a major disaster

It is a national holiday

It is the founding date of Texas

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is hinted at the end of the video segment?

A documentary on Texas history

A detailed analysis of the disaster

A story about the Texas City disaster

An interview with a survivor