Historical Decision-Making in 'Brief the Chief'

Historical Decision-Making in 'Brief the Chief'

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

The video tutorial introduces a game where players advise U.S. presidents on historical challenges. It covers the mood in the White House during Lincoln's era, emphasizing the need for complete abolition of slavery. Players interact with characters, ask questions, and make suggestions to the president. The game offers unique scenarios and outcomes, developed in partnership with the White House Historical Association.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical decision is the White House seeking advice on regarding LBJ?

The signing of the Civil Rights Act

How to handle the Cuban Missile Crisis

The Vietnam War strategy

Whether he should run for a second term

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant action is President Lincoln encouraged to take?

Focus on economic reforms

Negotiate peace with the Confederacy

Achieve complete abolition of slavery

Implement limited emancipation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of participants in the historical challenges?

To write a historical novel

To reenact historical events

To ask questions and make suggestions

To observe and report

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does each challenge in the game offer?

A single outcome

A unique backstory and characters

A modern political analysis

A historical documentary

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who partnered in the development of the game?

The Smithsonian Institution

The Library of Congress

The White House Historical Association

The National Archives

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many games does 'Brief the Chief' offer?

Five

Three

Four

Six

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the cost of the game 'Brief the Chief'?

Fifteen dollars

Ten dollars

Free

Five dollars