People Who Changed History by Disregarding Orders

People Who Changed History by Disregarding Orders

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History, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video explores instances in military history where disobedience led to significant outcomes. It covers events like the Cuban Missile Crisis, where Vasily Arkipov's decision prevented nuclear war, and the 1983 Soviet false alarm averted by Stanislav Petrov. Other stories include Desmond Doss's heroism as a conscientious objector, Lieutenant Derek's bravery in World War 2, and the Indian Mutiny. The video highlights how disobedience, often seen negatively, sometimes changes history for the better.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme introduced in the first section of the video?

The importance of following military orders

The consequences of military disobedience

The impact of military disobedience on history

The role of technology in modern warfare

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the Cuban Missile Crisis, who played a crucial role in preventing a nuclear war?

Valentin Savitsky

Vasily Arkipov

John F. Kennedy

Nikita Khrushchev

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In 1983, what did Stanislav Petrov decide when the early warning system detected a missile?

To launch a counter-attack

To notify his superiors

To evacuate the bunker

To ignore the warning as a false alarm

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which war hero refused to carry a weapon due to religious beliefs but saved many lives?

David Tyke

Stanislav Petrov

Thomas Diver Derek

Desmond Doss

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was General Dietrich von Choltitz's significant act during World War II?

He led a successful invasion of Paris

He refused to destroy Paris

He captured the final bridge on the Rhine

He issued the Nero Decree

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Albert Speer's role in preventing further destruction in Germany?

He negotiated peace with the Allies

He led an attack on Allied forces

He followed Hitler's orders

He delayed the implementation of the Nero Decree

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sparked the Indian Mutiny of 1857?

The introduction of new military uniforms

The arrest of Indian leaders

The use of cartridges rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat

A new tax imposed by the British

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