Understanding America's Future

Understanding America's Future

Assessment

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Social Studies, Moral Science, Philosophy

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The transcript discusses the primary issue for 2008: determining the direction America should take as a nation. It questions whether the country is willing to accept economic and social inequalities, such as disparities in healthcare and human capital, particularly in communities of color. The speaker challenges the audience to consider if America should be defined by its military power or its collective intellect and contributions to global good. The overarching theme is the need to decide what kind of America we want to be, as this will influence all other national issues.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary issue the speaker believes should be addressed in 2008?

Environmental protection

Economic growth

Education reform

Determining the country's future direction

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker question about the country's willingness regarding communities of color?

To sacrifice their potential for others' benefit

To ensure fair housing policies

To provide equal employment opportunities

To offer better educational resources

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people does the speaker mention as being uninsured?

30 million

47 million

60 million

20 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's concern regarding healthcare?

The quality of healthcare services

The rising cost of healthcare

The lack of healthcare professionals

The number of uninsured and underinsured individuals

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which diseases does the speaker mention in the context of finding cures?

Heart disease and stroke

Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

Cancer and diabetes

Asthma and allergies

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker question about the acceptance of certain conditions?

Whether they are inevitable

Whether they can be prevented

Whether they should be accepted as unchangeable

Whether they are caused by lifestyle choices

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest the country should be known for?

Its military strength

Its intellectual contributions

Its cultural diversity

Its economic power

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker imply is more important than military power?

Collective intellect for good

Cultural influence

Economic stability

Technological advancement

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What overarching question does the speaker pose about America's identity?

What economic policies should America adopt?

What environmental goals should America pursue?

What type of America do we want to be?

What type of government should America have?