Sybil Ludington's Historic Ride

Sybil Ludington's Historic Ride

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

4th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video tells the story of Sybil Ludington, a 16-year-old girl who rode through the night in 1777 to warn American soldiers of an impending British attack. Despite the lack of modern communication tools, Sybil's bravery and determination helped gather nearly 400 soldiers to defend her town. Her story is compared to Paul Revere's, highlighting her significant contribution to history. The video concludes with a call to subscribe to The Wise Channel.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main message delivered to Colonel Henry Ludington on that rainy night in April 1777?

The American soldiers were victorious.

The British troops were planning an attack.

A peace treaty was signed.

A new law was passed by the British.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Colonel Ludington ask his daughter Sybil to spread the warning?

She was the only one available.

She volunteered for the task.

The soldiers were already informed.

The messenger was too tired.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What modern method did the children jokingly suggest for spreading the message?

Using a carrier pigeon.

Writing a letter.

Sending a text message.

Broadcasting on the radio.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Sybil Ludington alert the townspeople during her ride?

By sending smoke signals.

By shouting from a hilltop.

By lighting a series of fires.

By banging on windows with a stick.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many soldiers did Sybil manage to gather to defend the city?

300 soldiers

500 soldiers

200 soldiers

400 soldiers

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Sybil Ludington's role in her family?

An only child.

The middle child.

The oldest of 12 children.

The youngest child.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what way was Sybil Ludington's ride more impressive than Paul Revere's?

She had more soldiers with her.

She traveled more than twice as far.

She rode during the day.

She rode a faster horse.

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