Martinique Maintains Naval Fleet Far From Nazis

Martinique Maintains Naval Fleet Far From Nazis

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Geography, History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses Martinique, a French island in the Caribbean, highlighting its historical and geographical significance. It was a French colony since 1635 and served as a naval base for French warships. The video also addresses the status of the French Caribbean fleet post-Armistice, noting the presence of the aircraft carrier 'Burn' and the cruiser 'Emile Bertin', which have been inactive for months and are located far from Nazi-occupied French bases.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the historical significance of Martinique in terms of its political and economic status?

It has been a French territory since 1635.

It is located 1600 miles from New York.

It is an island surrounded by American territories.

It has been a British colony since 1635.

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of islands surrounds Martinique?

The Canary Islands

The Leeward Islands

The Hawaiian Islands

The Windward Group

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of Martinique's capital before the current situation?

A tourist destination

A commercial trading hub

A French naval base

A base for British warships

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the French Caribbean fleet in Martinique?

They are stationed in Florida.

They are actively patrolling the Caribbean.

They have been deployed to Nazi-occupied territories.

They have not been operational for months.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far is the French Caribbean fleet from Nazi-occupied French bases?

1600 miles

3200 miles

4200 miles

5200 miles