The Oklahoma City Bombing Explained

The Oklahoma City Bombing Explained

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History, Social Studies

6th - 12th Grade

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Mr. Beat discusses the Oklahoma City bombing, the deadliest domestic terrorist attack in U.S. history. He shares personal reflections, details the bombing's impact, and explains the investigation that led to the arrest of Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols. The video explores the motives behind the attack and its consequences, emphasizing the threat of domestic terrorism. The video also includes a sponsorship segment for Newsvoice, a news aggregation app.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event is the video primarily discussing?

9/11 Attacks

Oklahoma City Bombing

World Trade Center Bombing

Boston Marathon Bombing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the weight of the explosives used in the Oklahoma City bombing?

1,000 pounds

3,000 pounds

5,000 pounds

7,000 pounds

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were killed in the Oklahoma City bombing?

250

168

200

100

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the main suspect arrested for the Oklahoma City bombing?

Terry Nichols

James Nichols

Michael Fortier

Timothy McVeigh

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Timothy McVeigh's motivation for the bombing?

Religious beliefs

Inspiring a revolution against the government

Personal revenge

Financial gain

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Timothy McVeigh's trial?

Community service

Acquittal

Death penalty

Life imprisonment

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What broader message did the Oklahoma City bombing convey about terrorism?

Terrorism is only a foreign threat

Terrorism is limited to urban areas

Terrorists are always easily identifiable

Domestic terrorism can be as deadly as foreign terrorism