Riot Caused By Counterfit Boat Tickets

Riot Caused By Counterfit Boat Tickets

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Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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At New York City's W 132nd St Pier, around 5000 people gathered for an excursion. The discovery of counterfeit tickets led to delays and chaos, resulting in a panic where three women were trampled to death and at least 40 were injured. The police restored order, allowing those uninjured to continue their trip. The atmosphere was somber as police searched for the counterfeiters responsible for the tragedy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reason for the gathering at the pier?

A sports event

A local lodge-sponsored excursion

A concert

A protest

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused the initial chaos at the pier?

A fire outbreak

A sudden storm

Counterfeit tickets

A celebrity appearance

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the result of the panic at the pier?

A peaceful resolution

A large fire

A successful evacuation

Three women trampled to death and many injured

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the police manage the situation after the chaos?

They evacuated everyone

They arrested everyone

They closed the pier

They allowed the uninjured to continue their trip

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the police seeking after the incident?

The counterfeiters responsible for the fake tickets

The media

The organizers of the event

The families of the injured