American pilots come to be trained for the new B-29 Super-fortress

American pilots come to be trained for the new B-29 Super-fortress

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Geography, History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video introduces Grand Island, NE, as the geographic center of the U.S., where a diverse group of men from various backgrounds and regions, including draftees and West Pointers, were gathered. These men, ranging from butchers to bankers, served in different military roles and achieved significant accomplishments in combat theaters like Guadalcanal and Midway. The video concludes with the introduction of a new type of ship to these experienced men.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Grand Island, NE in the context of the video?

It is the location of a major battle.

It is the capital of Nebraska.

It is the geographic center of the United States.

It is the birthplace of a famous general.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following professions was NOT mentioned as part of the diverse backgrounds of the men?

Teachers

Butchers

Doctors

Bankers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Kenneth Gibson, mentioned in the video, served in which locations?

England and the Far East

North Africa and Italy

Australia and New Zealand

South Pacific and Europe

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which battle was Harry Brand decorated for?

Battle of the Bulge

Battle of Stalingrad

Battle of Guadalcanal

Battle of Britain

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new experience were the men introduced to at the end of the video?

A new type of training

A new type of weapon

A new type of ship

A new type of aircraft