Fish Boat and Civil War Submarines

Fish Boat and Civil War Submarines

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

The video discusses the Civil War's technological advancements, focusing on the Union's Anaconda Plan and the Confederate's innovative use of submarines. Led by HL Hunley, the South developed the Fish Boat, a 30-foot submarine, to break the Union blockade. Despite initial failures, the Hunley successfully attacked the USS Housatonic, marking the first submarine attack in history. However, both vessels sank, highlighting the need for better submarine technology and power systems.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of the Union's Anaconda Plan during the Civil War?

To negotiate peace with the Confederacy

To recruit more soldiers for the Union army

To establish a blockade of Confederate ports

To invade the Confederate capital

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who led the group of Southern businessmen and engineers in developing the Fish Boat?

HL Hunley

Stonewall Jackson

Jefferson Davis

Robert E. Lee

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary power source for the Fish Boat submarine?

Electric batteries

Nuclear power

Manual operation by crew

Steam power

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of the Fish Boat's design?

To transport goods across the ocean

To attach explosives to Union ships

To serve as a passenger vessel

To explore underwater caves

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times did the Fish Boat sink during trials before the attack on the USS Housatonic?

Once

Twice

Three times

Four times

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant challenge faced by the Fish Boat during its operation?

Lack of crew members

Inability to submerge

Frequent sinking during trials

Difficulty in navigating

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the USS Housatonic's role in the Union's strategy?

It was a key vessel in the blockade

It was a troop transport

It was a supply ship

It was a diplomatic ship

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