Wallis Simpson and the Monarchy

Wallis Simpson and the Monarchy

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The transcript discusses the return of King Edward VIII to Britain with Wallis Simpson, the woman for whom he abdicated the throne. Wallis is described as charming yet ruthless, and Elizabeth disapproves of her influence on Edward and the monarchy. The transcript ends with a promo for the PBS show 'Royal Wives at War.'

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did King Edward VIII return to Britain with after abdicating the throne?

Queen Victoria

Wallis Simpson

Princess Diana

Queen Elizabeth

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is Wallis Simpson described in terms of her personality?

Gentle and kind

Charming yet ruthless

Generous and forgiving

Timid and shy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Elizabeth's opinion on Wallis's influence on King Edward VIII?

She thought Wallis was a positive influence

She was indifferent to Wallis's influence

She believed Wallis was helping to strengthen the monarchy

She found Wallis's effect on Edward appalling

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Elizabeth think about Wallis's impact on the monarchy?

She was helping to disintegrate it

She was modernizing it

She was preserving its traditions

She was irrelevant to it

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the title of the documentary mentioned at the end of the transcript?

Monarchy in Crisis

The King's Speech

Royal Wives at War

The Royal Family