Oak Island History and Artifacts

The video explores Oak Island, likened to a baby elephant, where experts search for artifacts. It highlights the historical significance of Samuel Ball, a freed slave who became a farmer on the island after purchasing land in 1786. Ball's journey from slavery in South Carolina to freedom and prosperity in Nova Scotia is detailed, emphasizing his role in the island's history.

What does the island resemble according to the narrator?

• A baby elephant

• A giant turtle

• A large whale

• A sleeping dragon

Who is leading the search for artifacts on the southern edge of the island?

• Samuel Ball

• Peter Fornetti

• Gary Drayton

• Jack Begley

What is one of the most historically important places on Oak Island?

• The old stone foundation

• The Money Pit

• The swamp

• The northern shore

In what year did Samuel Ball purchase land on Oak Island?

• 1764

• 1790

• 1786

• 1800

How did Samuel Ball gain his freedom?

• By fighting for the British

• By escaping to the north

• By inheriting it

• By purchasing it