Roddie Edmonds and Moral Courage

Roddie Edmonds and Moral Courage

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Moral Science, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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During WWII, 6 million European Jews were killed by Germans. Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds displayed remarkable courage by saving hundreds of Jewish American soldiers during the Battle of the Bulge. Despite being captured and imprisoned, Edmonds refused to separate Jewish soldiers from others, risking his life to protect them. His actions exemplified moral courage and highlighted the importance of equality and human life, leaving a lasting legacy.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated number of European Jews killed during World War II?

4 million

5 million

6 million

7 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is engraved along an avenue of trees at the Jerusalem memorial?

Names of those who protected Jews

Names of Jewish survivors

Names of fallen soldiers

Names of German officials

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the American soldier known for saving hundreds of Jewish soldiers during the Battle of the Bulge?

Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds

General Patton

Lieutenant Winters

Colonel Hogan

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where were the captured American soldiers taken by the Germans?

Auschwitz

Berlin

Paris

Jerusalem

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Germans attempt to do with the Jewish soldiers in the American army?

Integrate them

Separate them

Promote them

Deport them

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Roddie Edmonds respond when faced with the choice of giving up Jewish soldiers?

He complied

He hesitated

He fled

He refused

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Roddie Edmonds' leadership during the imprisonment?

The soldiers surrendered

The soldiers were executed

The soldiers escaped

The soldiers were relocated

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