American Preppers

In 2015, when the course 'Outcomes Upper-Intermediate' was being written, what kind of danger was at the top of people's minds in the USA?

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In 2024, what kind of danger was at the top of people's minds in the USA?

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How many Americans are actively preparing for cataclysm?

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Answer explanation

Political violence, including the spectre of civil war, is one of the reasons. A recent study found that half of Americans expect a second civil war to happen “in the next few years.”

In the run-up to the presidential election in 2024, many Americans prepped themselves for political violence. Mark Zuckerberg reportedly spent ___________ building an underground shelter on a Hawaiian island.

• Over US$5,000,000

• About US$1,000,000

• More than US$100 million

How did average Americans prepare?

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• All of these (and more!)

Answer explanation

Some stocked up on toilet paper or bought Taser guns. Others got Lasik, filled gas cans, or withdrew “go money” from the bank. Survivor schools are catering to a new clientele.