Leto Massacre and Miners' Strike

Leto Massacre and Miners' Strike

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The transcript discusses a miners' strike during early spring, leading to a personal exploration of the Ludlow Massacre, a significant yet overlooked historical event. The speaker shares their personal connection to the event through a song by Woody Guthrie, which prompted further research. The narrative highlights the tragic consequences of the massacre, including the death of 13 children, and the lack of intervention by authorities. The event's impact on the nation and the speaker's personal reflection on the miners' union and pride are also discussed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What season was it when the miners' strike began?

Winter

Spring

Autumn

Summer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired the narrator to learn more about the Leto Massacre?

A song by Woody Guthrie

A documentary

A history book

A newspaper article

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many children died during the Leto Massacre?

15

13

10

20

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was asked to call off the National Guard during the Leto Massacre?

The President

The Mayor

The Governor

The Chief of Police

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the miners' strike?

The miners received a partial victory

The strike was lost

The miners won

The strike was inconclusive

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's sentiment towards the miners' union after learning about the massacre?

Disapproval

Confusion

Indifference

Support

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What effect did the Leto Massacre have on people around the country?

It was forgotten quickly

It was celebrated

It had a tremendous effect

It was largely ignored