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Pea Island Life-Saving Station History

Pea Island Life-Saving Station History

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video tells the story of the Pea Island Life-Saving Station, the first all-black crew in the U.S. Life-Saving Service, led by Richard Etheridge. Despite being born a slave, Etheridge became a skilled leader, guiding his crew through numerous rescues, including a famous 1896 mission. The station's history is preserved in a museum, highlighting its overlooked legacy and eventual recognition with a gold medal.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Pea Island Life-Saving Station?

It was the first and only all-black life-saving station.

It was the largest life-saving station in the U.S.

It was the first integrated life-saving station.

It was the first life-saving station to use motorboats.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Richard Etheridge?

A famous African-American inventor.

The first African-American president of the United States.

A renowned African-American author.

The first African-American keeper in the U.S. Life-Saving Service.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to Richard Etheridge becoming the keeper of the Pea Island Station?

A major fire at the station.

Two tragic shipwrecks near the station.

A hurricane that destroyed the station.

A government mandate for diversity.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the schooner involved in the 1896 rescue operation?

The S.S. Minnow

The E.S. Newman

The H.M.S. Victory

The U.S.S. Constitution

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many lives were saved during the 1896 rescue operation?

Eleven

Nine

Five

Seven

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the rescue boat displayed at the museum?

It is made entirely of metal.

It is the largest boat in the museum.

It is the actual boat used in the rescues.

It is a replica of the original boat.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can visitors learn more about the Pea Island Life-Saving Station?

At the local library.

At the Pea Island Cookhouse Museum.

At the town hall.

At the local school.

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