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Alvin C York: A True Tennessee Hero Whitney Goins
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What Year was Alvin C York Born? 1878 1901 1887 1788
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What is the name of the movie about Alvin C York Alvin C York Sergeant York WW1: York Hero – Alvin C York
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What Year Did Alvin C York Die? 1944 1984 1970 1964
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In what city is the York Institute Located? Jamestown Crossville Knoxville Nashville
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What was Alvin’s mothers first name? Martha Jane Betsey Mary
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What was Alvin’s fathers first name? Russell Jack William Bob
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In what city was Alvin born? Jamestown Knoxville Nashville Pall Mall
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How many Germans did Alvin and his men capture in Argonne? 100 132 123 1032
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In what Tennessee county is Alvin’s birth city located? Knox Fentress Campbell Scott
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What is the name of Alvin’s radio program? Hello Tennessee Life After War Alvin Speaks Sergeant York Says
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On what day did the Battle of Argonne take place? December 6 May 10 February 14 October 8
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What year was Alvin inducted into the Army? 1900 1907 1917 1927
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Which war was Alvin drafted to? Civil War WW1 Vietnam WW2
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How many brothers and sisters did Alvin have? Nine Six Two Thirteen
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What type of medal did Alvin receive following the Battle of Argonne? Purple Heart Bronze Star Medal of Honor WW1 Victory Medal
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Who did Alvin marry in 1919? Lola Sue Amy Gracie
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In what year did the York Institute receive the School of Excellence Award? 1989 1979 1999 1969
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What highway in Tennessee was named after Alvin? 130 127 113 126
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Congratulations
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Tennessee State Standard Content Area: Social Studies Grade: 5 th Tennessee State Standard –5.5.06 Understand the changing role of the United States in world affairs. a. Identify areas in the world where the United States participated in diplomatic affairs and armed conflict. b. Explain the causes of the Spanish American War and World War I. c. Identify contributions of Tennessee natives such as Alvin York and Ida B. Wells.
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Sources Sergeant Alvin C. York –http://www.ylcf.org/journal/24/york.htm The Legacy of Alvin C. York –http://www.alvincyork.org/LegacyofAlvinCYork.htm Who’s Who: Alvin C. York –http://www.firstworldwar.com/bio/york.htm Highlights of Sgt. York’s Life –http://www2.york.k12.tn.us/york_dates.htm Fentress County –http://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/imagegallery.ph p?EntryID=F013
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Sources Continued This Day in History: October 8, 1918 –Alvin York Kills 25 and Captures 132 http://www.history.com/this-day-in history.do?action=article&id=7044 York, Alvin Cullum –http://www.bookrags.com/research/york-alvin- cullum-aaw-03/
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