Sprint champion/World War I veteran Eldridge Eastman speaks in Toronto, calling for volunteers to serve in Ethiopia

Sprint champion/World War I veteran Eldridge Eastman speaks in Toronto, calling for volunteers to serve in Ethiopia

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History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The speaker, a former world sprint champion and sergeant, discusses his mission to enroll a core for a peaceful movement, independent of other governments. He aims to recruit 5000 men in Canada, both white and colored, to support the cause under the command of the Emperor of Abyssinia.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's current mission?

To take away human life

To enroll a core for a new cause

To win another sprint championship

To serve in the Northumberland Fusiliers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under what condition would the speaker act under the command of the Emperor of Abyssinia?

If the Canadian government orders it

If the Northumberland Fusiliers request it

If all peaceful efforts have been exhausted

If the United States intervenes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's stance on involvement with other governments?

He is entangled with the United States

He is affiliated with Great Britain

He is working with multiple governments

He is independent and not involved with any other government

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many men does the speaker expect to enroll in Canada?

1000

3000

7000

5000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is notable about the expected enrollment in Canada?

It is limited to military personnel

It excludes Canadian citizens

It includes both white and colored individuals

It includes only white individuals