Alvin C York: A True Tennessee Hero
Whitney Goins
What Year was Alvin C York Born?
• 1878
• 1901
• 1887
• 1788
What is the name of the movie about Alvin C York
• Alvin C York
• Sergeant York
• WW1: York
• Hero – Alvin C York
What Year Did Alvin C York Die?
• 1944
• 1984
• 1970
• 1964
In what city is the York Institute Located?
• Jamestown
• Crossville
• Knoxville
• Nashville
What was Alvin’s mothers first name?
• Martha
• Jane
• Betsey
• Mary
What was Alvin’s fathers first name?
• Russell
• Jack
• William
• Bob
In what city was Alvin born?
• Jamestown
• Knoxville
• Nashville
• Pall Mall
How many Germans did Alvin and his men capture in Argonne?
• 100
• 132
• 123
• 1032
In what Tennessee county is Alvin’s birth city located?
• Knox
• Fentress
• Campbell
• Scott
What is the name of Alvin’s radio program?
• Hello Tennessee
• Life After War
• Alvin Speaks
• Sergeant York Says
On what day did the Battle of Argonne take place?
• December 6
• May 10
• February 14
• October 8
What year was Alvin inducted into the Army?
• 1900
• 1907
• 1917
• 1927
Which war was Alvin drafted to?
• Civil War
• WW1
• Vietnam
• WW2
How many brothers and sisters did Alvin have?
• Nine
• Six
• Two
• Thirteen
What type of medal did Alvin receive following the Battle of Argonne?
• Purple Heart
• Bronze Star
• Medal of Honor
• WW1 Victory Medal
Who did Alvin marry in 1919?
• Lola
• Sue
• Amy
• Gracie
In what year did the York Institute receive the School of Excellence Award?
• 1989
• 1979
• 1999
• 1969
What highway in Tennessee was named after Alvin?
• 130
• 127
• 113
• 126
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Tennessee State Standard
• Content Area: Social Studies• Grade: 5th
• 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.
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.php?EntryID=F013
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/