Black Tom Explosion and Statue of Liberty

Black Tom Explosion and Statue of Liberty

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

The video explores the history and significance of the Statue of Liberty, focusing on the restricted access to the torch. It delves into the historical event of the Black Tom explosion during World War I, which caused significant damage to the statue, particularly its arm, leading to the closure of the torch viewing platform. The video provides insights into the statue's iconic status and the reasons behind the torch's inaccessibility.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the lesser-known feature of the Statue of Liberty that has been off-limits for over a century?

The torch viewing platform

The base

The pedestal

The crown

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Liberty Island previously known as?

Ellis Island

Bedlows Island

Black Tom Island

Liberty State Park

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which island was known for storing munitions during World War I?

Ellis Island

Liberty Island

Black Tom Island

Manhattan Island

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the German-American spy responsible for the Black Tom explosion?

Friedrich Ebert

Erich Ludendorff

Otto von Bismarck

Kurt Yanka

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the magnitude of the Black Tom explosion on the Richter scale?

7.5

6.5

5.5

4.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far away were people able to feel the Black Tom explosion?

90 miles

110 miles

70 miles

50 miles

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the Statue of Liberty was most severely damaged by the explosion?

The base

The pedestal

The crown

The arm

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