056 Leonard Peltier - One Minute History

056 Leonard Peltier - One Minute History

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the involvement of the American Indian Movement (AIM) and Leonard Peltier in supporting traditional tribal people. It details the events of June 26, 1975, when a shootout occurred at Jumping Bull Ranch, resulting in the deaths of two FBI agents and a tribe member. Despite many participants, only three men were charged, with Leonard Peltier being convicted and sentenced to life in prison. His conviction was based on coerced witnesses and withheld evidence. Peltier and his supporters continue to fight for his release, with a parole hearing scheduled for July 2024.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for Leonard Peltier and AIM's involvement at the Jumping Bull Ranch?

To establish a new tribal government

To support and protect traditional people

To negotiate with the FBI

To start a new community

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On what date did the shootout at the Jumping Bull Ranch occur?

May 30th, 1975

August 15th, 1975

June 26th, 1975

July 4th, 1975

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Native Americans were involved in the shootout at the ranch?

Exactly 30

More than 50

Over 40

Less than 20

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome for Bob Robido and Dino Butler after the shootout?

They fled the country

They were acquitted on self-defense grounds

They were convicted

They were sentenced to life in prison

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant factor in Leonard Peltier's conviction?

DNA evidence

A confession from Peltier

Coerced witnesses and withheld evidence

Strong eyewitness testimony