George Bush at service honoring WWII soldiers

George Bush at service honoring WWII soldiers

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Moral Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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President George Bush commemorates American war dead in Normandy, France, highlighting sacrifices made during WWII and ongoing conflicts like Afghanistan. He emphasizes the just cause of these sacrifices, which have protected many from tyranny. The ceremony includes a 21-gun salute for D-Day soldiers and acknowledges the liberation of Saint-Marie-Eglise, where gratitude remains strong.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did President George Bush choose to honor America's war dead?

In a cemetery in Normandy, France

At the White House

In a military base in the USA

At the United Nations headquarters

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent conflict is mentioned in relation to American military families' grief?

The Gulf War

The Vietnam War

The conflict in Afghanistan

The Korean War

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the sacrifices made by American soldiers, according to the transcript?

To increase military spending

To establish new governments

To prevent tyranny and sorrow

To gain more territory

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event is associated with the 21-gun salute mentioned in the transcript?

The signing of the peace treaty

The start of the D-Day invasion

The liberation of Paris

The end of World War I

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which village was the first to be liberated by US troops during the D-Day invasion?

Caen

Bayeux

Cherbourg

Saint-Marie-Eglise