Reporting On The V-2 Rocket Project

Reporting On The V-2 Rocket Project

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Social Studies, History, Other

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The video discusses the testing of German V2 rockets by the US Army across New Mexico, including preparations in local towns for Flight Day. The White Sands Proving Ground is the site for launching 25 captured rockets, with top military officials in attendance. The V2 rocket, a significant weapon from WWII, is now used for US experiments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which locations were involved in the United States Army's V2 rocket tests?

Only El Paso, Texas

Only Alamogordo

Only Las Cruces

Various towns in New Mexico

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What method did the military use to communicate with isolated localities during the V2 rocket tests?

Telegraph

Radio

Rocketmail

Courier Pigeons

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original purpose of the German V2 rockets?

To explore space

To serve as a Nazi weapon

To conduct weather experiments

To deliver mail

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many V2 rockets were planned to be launched during the experiments?

25

20

15

10

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which high-ranking official was NOT mentioned as present during the V2 rocket launch?

British Field Marshall Sir Henry Maitland Wilson

Admiral Dewit S Ramsey

General Douglas MacArthur

Lieutenant Colonel Harold R Turner

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