Airmen for Britain, Coast Defense Drill, Soldiers Play in Downtime

Airmen for Britain, Coast Defense Drill, Soldiers Play in Downtime

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Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video covers the arrival of Canadian-trained airmen in Britain, highlighting their training for the Battle of Britain. It also showcases US military preparedness with trainees practicing on coast defense guns. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of recreation in army camps as part of the training program.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of training Canadian airmen in Canadian camps?

To prepare them for the Battle of Britain

To send them to the Pacific front

To prepare them for civilian aviation jobs

To train them as naval officers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Canadian airmen were planned to be trained annually?

20,000 to 25,000

10,000 to 15,000

25,000 to 30,000

30,000 to 35,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the target distance for the coast defense guns operated by US trainees?

5 miles at sea

8 miles at sea

10 miles at sea

12 miles at sea

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of shells were used in the coast defense guns?

300 pound shells

250 pound shells

350 pound shells

200 pound shells

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is described as the most popular sport in army camps?

Soccer

Blind man's buff for one-armed paper hangers

Basketball

Tug of war