Trump's Coronavirus Plans What the US is Really Doing - TLDR News

Trump's Coronavirus Plans What the US is Really Doing - TLDR News

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Social Studies, Business

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the US response to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting President Trump's actions, including travel bans and a national emergency declaration. It covers the legislative measures like the Families First Coronavirus Response Act aimed at providing economic relief. The video also addresses challenges in testing, economic impacts, and political changes, emphasizing the importance of social distancing to control the virus spread.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the first actions taken by President Trump in response to the COVID-19 outbreak?

Issuing a travel ban from mainland Europe

Closing all schools in the US

Implementing a nationwide lockdown

Mandating mask-wearing in public

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the travel ban issued by President Trump?

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 from Europe

To strengthen international relations

To increase tourism in the US

To reduce air pollution

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act?

Tax cuts for large corporations

Free internet access for remote work

Mandatory vaccination for all citizens

Paid sick leave and emergency leave

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the US face challenges with COVID-19 testing initially?

The tests were too expensive to produce

There was a shortage of testing kits globally

The virus was not considered a threat initially

The US chose not to use WHO's tests

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the Federal Reserve take to help stabilize the economy during the pandemic?

Stopped all bond investments

Cut investment rates to 0

Introduced new taxes on imports

Increased interest rates

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the pandemic affect political events in the US?

Political events were moved online or canceled

All elections were canceled indefinitely

Campaigns continued as usual with no changes

New political parties were formed

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measure was taken to prevent large gatherings during the pandemic?

All businesses were shut down

Public transportation was halted

Schools and concerts were closed or canceled

Mandatory curfews were imposed