Soldiers In New Guinea Work During Christmas

Soldiers In New Guinea Work During Christmas

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History, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video depicts American soldiers celebrating Christmas in New Guinea during World War II. They travel 8,000 miles to the Buna battle lines, aided by natives in outrigger canoes. General Hanford McNighter reviews patrol notes as soldiers face harsh jungle conditions to ensure peace and freedom back home.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far from home were the American soldiers during their journey to New Guinea?

10,000 miles

12,000 miles

8,000 miles

5,000 miles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of vessel did the American soldiers use to reach the Buna battle lines?

A battleship

A coastal schooner

A submarine

An aircraft carrier

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mode of transportation did the New Guinean natives use to assist the American forces?

Horses

Motorboats

Bicycles

Primitive outrigger canoes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who took time to read notes from a patrol in enemy territory?

General Hanford McNighter

General Dwight Eisenhower

General George Patton

General Douglas MacArthur

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenges did the American soldiers face in the New Guinea jungle?

Snow and ice

Desert heat

Fever, insects, mud, and heat

Mountain climbing