Want to Own a Piece of History? Here's How

Want to Own a Piece of History? Here's How

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Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies

University

Hard

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The video explores luxury real estate properties with ties to U.S. political history. It highlights homes of presidential ancestors, such as those of Benjamin Harrison, and discusses the wealth of historical figures like Charles Carroll. The video also covers a New York apartment linked to Franklin Roosevelt and debates whether historical significance adds value to properties.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which president's ancestor's home is mentioned as being available for sale?

Abraham Lincoln

Thomas Jefferson

Benjamin Harrison

George Washington

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the apartment at 55 Liberty St in New York?

It was the childhood home of a president.

It was the site of a famous political meeting.

It was the location of Franklin Roosevelt's law offices.

It was the birthplace of a founding father.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as having stayed at the Bermuda estate?

Michael Dukakis

George HW Bush

Barack Obama

Ted Kennedy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is debated about the historical significance of these properties?

Whether it increases the property's size

Whether it adds to the property's value

Whether it affects the property's age

Whether it changes the property's location

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common claim about properties in New England?

They are all owned by celebrities.

They can claim some US historical provenance.

They have no historical significance.

They are all modern constructions.