Colonial Communication and Urgency

Colonial Communication and Urgency

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video follows the story of Liberty's Kids as they navigate the tensions between the British and the American colonies. The British are planning to march on Lexington and Concord, and secret societies like the Mechanics and Sons of Liberty are working to protect the colonies. The protagonists embark on a mission to deliver an urgent message to Dr. Joseph Warren, warning him of the British plans. They face challenges on their journey to Boston but ultimately succeed in alerting the colonists, setting the stage for the American Revolution.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the urgency at the beginning of the episode?

The British are retreating to England.

The colonists are celebrating a festival.

The British are marching on Lexington and Concord.

The British are planning a peace treaty.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Sarah express in her letter to her mother?

Her excitement about the upcoming battle.

Her desire to join the Sons of Liberty.

Her pride in being British despite the tensions.

Her confusion about the political situation.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the Mechanics?

A group of British spies.

A secret group of Patriots.

A band of traveling musicians.

A team of colonial craftsmen.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do Sarah and James decide to deliver the message to Dr. Warren?

Moses is unable to deliver it himself.

They want to join the British army.

They are seeking adventure.

They are looking for treasure.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge do Sarah and James face on their journey to Boston?

A lack of food and water.

A storm at sea.

A British blockade.

A broken wagon wheel.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do Sarah and James discover about the British plans?

The British are negotiating peace with the colonists.

The British are marching on Lexington and Concord.

The British are retreating to New York.

The British are planning a surprise attack on Philadelphia.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who do Sarah and James meet upon delivering the message in Boston?

Paul Revere and William Dawes.

George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

Samuel Adams and John Hancock.

Benjamin Franklin and John Adams.

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