Aircraft Carrier Yorktown Hit At Battle of Midway

Aircraft Carrier Yorktown Hit At Battle of Midway

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video details the significant role of the aircraft carrier Yorktown in the Battle of Midway. Despite being heavily damaged, Yorktown played a crucial part in the American forces' near knockout of the Japanese fleet. The video highlights Yorktown's resilience under attack, its planes' effective retaliation, and its anti-aircraft defense, contributing to America's major victory at Midway.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the condition of the Yorktown after the Battle of Midway Island?

It was completely destroyed.

It was slightly damaged.

It was heavily damaged but still operational.

It was captured by the enemy.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Yorktown's planes respond to the attacks?

They focused on defensive maneuvers.

They were unable to retaliate.

They launched a counterattack with significant impact.

They retreated to a safe distance.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Yorktown's anti-aircraft efforts?

They successfully shot down many enemy bombers.

They ran out of ammunition quickly.

They shot down a few enemy planes.

They failed to hit any enemy planes.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Japanese bombers were shot down by the Yorktown in one attack?

Five

Twenty

Eleven

Eighteen

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Yorktown's actions at Midway?

It was a turning point in the battle.

It resulted in the Yorktown's capture.

It had no significant impact.

It led to a minor skirmish.