Lost Cause Movement and Civil War

Lost Cause Movement and Civil War

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the Lost Cause movement, a revisionist narrative that downplays slavery's role in the American Civil War. Dr. Czar discusses how this myth was constructed and debunked by historians. The video also examines the international context of slavery abolition and Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. It concludes with a reflection on the importance of preserving history.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the guest speaker featured in the video discussing the Lost Cause movement?

Dr. Lee

Dr. Czar

Dr. Smith

Dr. Johnson

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major controversy regarding the causes of the American Civil War?

The significance of slavery

The impact of industrialization

The influence of political parties

The role of foreign intervention

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Lost Cause movement claim about slavery in the American South?

It was irrelevant to the Civil War

It was a minor issue

It was a benevolent institution

It was universally condemned

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Confederate monuments contribute to the Lost Cause mythology?

By promoting Northern heroes

By ignoring the Civil War

By reinforcing Southern superiority

By celebrating abolitionists

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which document type prominently cited slavery as a reason for secession?

International treaties

Southern secession documents

Northern state constitutions

Federal laws

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common belief among civilized people worldwide by 1861?

Slavery was a minor issue

Slavery was inevitable

Slavery was wrong

Slavery was acceptable

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which U.S. President issued the Emancipation Proclamation?

Andrew Jackson

Abraham Lincoln

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

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