Jordan Anderson's Story and Legacy

Jordan Anderson's Story and Legacy

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the story of Jordan Anderson, a former slave who moved to Ohio after the Civil War. The narrator visits Woodland Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio, to find Anderson's grave and recounts his remarkable story, including a famous letter he wrote to his former owner. The letter became a media sensation for its boldness and wit. The video concludes with a reflection on Anderson's legacy and encourages viewers to learn more about his life.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does the narrator thank for their support at the beginning of the video?

His brother

His friend

His mother

His father

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the narrator visiting in the video?

A museum

A historic battlefield

Woodland Cemetery

A national park

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Jordan Anderson's status before moving to Ohio?

A slave

A politician

A free man

A soldier

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator mention about learning American history?

He learned it in school

He learned it from movies and books

He learned it from his parents

He learned it from friends

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator say about walking on graves?

It is always disrespectful

It is acceptable if done with respect

It is encouraged

It is forbidden

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator express about his knowledge of American history?

He found it boring

He had to teach himself

He learned it extensively in school

He was not interested

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the content of the letter Jordan Anderson wrote to his former owner?

A plea for forgiveness

A humorous response about returning to work

A demand for better working conditions

A request for money

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