Cochran's Naval Strategies and Tactics

Cochran's Naval Strategies and Tactics

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

FREE Resource

The video explores the real-life exploits of Lord Thomas Cochran, a naval hero whose actions inspired a movie character. It contrasts a key movie scene with Cochran's actual decoy strategy, highlighting his calculated risk-taking and strategic brilliance. Cochran's real tactic involved using a single light to mislead pursuers, demonstrating his ingenuity and focus on minimizing loss of life.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Lord Thomas Cochran a model for in a movie?

Johnny Depp's character

Russell Crowe's character

Tom Hanks' character

Leonardo DiCaprio's character

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Cochran approach risk-taking?

He took risks without any plan

He avoided risks at all costs

He was a calculated risk-taker

He relied on luck

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the key difference between the movie scene and Cochran's real-life incident?

The movie showed a ship with lights on

The movie used a submarine

The movie had a different character

The movie depicted a land battle

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Cochran use to create a decoy?

A barrel and a light

A cannon

A large ship

A small boat

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Cochran's men use the light during the real incident?

They hid it completely

They used it to signal allies

They flashed it intermittently

They kept it on continuously

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the barrel in Cochran's strategy?

To serve as a lifeboat

To carry ammunition

To act as a decoy

To store food

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Cochran extinguish to aid his escape?

The ship's cannons

The ship's fires

The ship's sails

The ship's lights

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