America's Promise and National Unity

America's Promise and National Unity

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The transcript discusses the challenges faced by the nation, including unemployment and inflation, and the quest for a national community. It emphasizes the importance of fulfilling America's promise of equality and harmony. The idea of a shared destiny is highlighted, urging individuals to overcome self-interest. The transcript concludes with Abraham Lincoln's ideal of democracy, stressing that true democracy is incompatible with slavery or mastery.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the immediate challenges mentioned that people are trying to solve?

Unemployment and inflation

Healthcare and education

Climate change and pollution

Crime and safety

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the broader goal that the speaker mentions in relation to America's promise?

To expand the military

To create a society where everyone is equal

To reduce taxes for all citizens

To become a global superpower

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what is essential for maintaining harmony in America?

Remembering our shared destiny

Technological advancement

Political stability

Economic growth

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should individuals remember when self-interest and bitterness seem to prevail?

Their financial status

Their cultural heritage

Their shared common destiny

Their personal goals

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker relate Abraham Lincoln's words to the concept of a national community?

By emphasizing economic prosperity

By focusing on technological innovation

By highlighting the importance of education

By stressing the ideal of democracy where no one is a slave or a master

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest is not true democracy?

A system with free elections

A system where there is a difference in power dynamics

A system with equal opportunities

A system with a strong military