Battle For Africa Final Drive

Battle For Africa Final Drive

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

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The video covers the final stages of the battle for Africa, focusing on the Allied forces' attack on the Mareth Line. It highlights the transformation of American troops into seasoned veterans and the strategic offensive led by General Montgomery. The narrative details the British Eighth Army's efforts to overcome Axis defenses, leading to the Axis retreat towards Europe.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What transformation did American soldiers undergo during the African campaign?

They learned to navigate mountainous terrain.

They turned into experienced combat veterans.

They became skilled in desert warfare.

They specialized in naval battles.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the African climax of the battle begin?

In the port of Bizerte

In the mountains of Tunisia

At the Mareth Line

At the city of Tunis

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the leader of the British Eighth Army during the attack on the Mareth Line?

General Rommel

General Montgomery

General Eisenhower

General Patton

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary task of the Eighth Army engineers during the battle?

To provide medical aid

To set up communication lines

To destroy Nazi tank traps

To build bridges over rivers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the result of the British tanks advancing after the engineers' work?

The Mareth Line remained intact

The Axis forces advanced further

The Mareth Line was breached

The British forces retreated