Detroit: From Grace to Grass

Detroit: From Grace to Grass

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Detroit's status in the early 20th century?

A small rural town

A ghost town

A newly established city

A thriving and populous city

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which industry was central to Detroit's economy before the 1950s?

Agriculture industry

Textile industry

Technology industry

Automobile industry

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common indicator of urban decay?

Increasing population

Abandoned buildings

Low crime rates

High employment rates

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major event in 2013 marked a significant point in Detroit's economic decline?

A major technological breakthrough

The opening of a new automobile plant

The hosting of an international event

The city's municipal bankruptcy filing

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the 'white flight' phenomenon?

A migration of white families to urban centers

A movement of white families to suburban areas

An influx of white families into Detroit

A decrease in white population in rural areas

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant consequence of the 1943 Detroit race riot?

Increased economic prosperity

Strengthened racial harmony

Decrease in property values

Introduction of racial tension and animosity

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the 1967 riots impact Detroit?

They resulted in economic growth

They led to a population increase

They caused significant property damage and loss of life

They improved racial relations

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