Memorial Day and Tasmanian Devils

The video covers Memorial Day's history and significance, the Tulsa Race Massacre's details and impact, the history of the first spacewalk, and conservation efforts for Tasmanian devils in Australia. It highlights the importance of remembrance, racial history, space exploration, and wildlife conservation.

What is the primary purpose of Memorial Day in the United States?

• To remember those who died in service

• To honor all veterans

• To mark the end of World War I

• To celebrate the start of summer

What event is associated with the origins of Memorial Day?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The end of World War II

• The Civil War

• The American Revolution

What sparked the Tulsa Race Massacre in 1921?

• A labor strike

• A natural disaster

• An accusation against a black man

• A political rally

What was the Greenwood District known for before the Tulsa Race Massacre?

• Being a major industrial hub

• Having a large university

• Being a prosperous black community

• Hosting the state fair

In what year did the first spacewalk take place?

• 1957

• 1965

• 1972

• 1969

What was a significant challenge faced by astronauts during early spacewalks?

• Lack of oxygen

• Communication with Earth

• Performing tasks outside the spacecraft

• Navigating through space debris

Where are Tasmanian devils primarily found?

• Mainland Australia

• Papua New Guinea

• New Zealand

• Tasmania

What is a major threat to the Tasmanian devil population?

• Habitat loss

• Disease and competition from dingoes

• Climate change

• Overhunting

What recent development has occurred in the conservation of Tasmanian devils?

• They have been moved to zoos worldwide

• Their population has doubled in Tasmania

• They have been reintroduced to the mainland

• They have been declared extinct

What is the world's largest carnivorous marsupial?

• Tasmanian devil

• Kangaroo

• Koala

• Wombat