Edward Duke of Windsor and His Controversial Legacy

Edward Duke of Windsor and His Controversial Legacy

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Edward Duke of Windsor abdicate the throne?

He was forced by the British Parliament.

He wanted to pursue a career in the military.

He fell in love with Wallis Simpson.

He was not interested in being a king.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the public's reaction to Edward's abdication?

They were supportive.

They were shocked.

They were indifferent.

They were unaware.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Edward take in the British military during World War II?

He served as a diplomat.

He was a pilot in the Royal Air Force.

He was a major general inspecting French defenses.

He became a naval officer.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the suspicion about Edward's military reports?

They were inaccurate.

They were leaked to Germany.

They were ignored by the British.

They were praised by historians.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was suspected of passing information from Edward to Hitler?

A German diplomat.

A member of the British Parliament.

A French Nazi friend of Edward.

A British spy.