Royal Visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth

Royal Visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

FREE Resource

In June 1939, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visited the US, hosted by President Roosevelt. This marked the first time a reigning British monarch set foot on American soil, a strategic move by Roosevelt to garner US support as war loomed in Europe. The visit included a trip to Mount Vernon and Hyde Park, where the royal couple famously enjoyed hot dogs. The visit was a significant moment in US-UK relations, symbolizing a new era of cooperation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's visit to America in 1939?

To sign a trade agreement

To boost American support for Britain

To enjoy a vacation

To attend a royal wedding

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the strategic purpose of Roosevelt inviting the British monarchs to America?

To celebrate a cultural festival

To discuss economic policies

To strengthen military alliances

To boost American support for Britain as war loomed

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who documented the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to America?

Eleanor Roosevelt

Winston Churchill

Henry Morgenthau Jr.

Sarah Roosevelt

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was not allowed to be broadcast about President Roosevelt during the visit?

His dining habits

His meetings with the King

His walking despite polio

His speeches

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant act did King George VI perform at Mount Vernon?

He planted a tree

He laid a wreath on George Washington's tomb

He signed a treaty

He gave a speech

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual food item did the royal couple enjoy at Hyde Park?

Fried chicken

Hot dogs

Apple pie

Hamburgers

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who accompanied the royal couple at Hyde Park?

George Washington

Eleanor and Sarah Roosevelt

Henry Morgenthau Jr.

Winston Churchill

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the royal couple become a major attraction during their visit?

The White House

The Statue of Liberty

The World's Fair in New York

The Empire State Building

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth symbolize for US-British relations?

A cultural exchange

A new era of cooperation

A trade agreement

The end of a conflict