Greenland, Canada responds to Trump's US annexation plans

Greenland, Canada responds to Trump's US annexation plans

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The transcript discusses Trump's ambitions to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal, and his proposal for Canada to become the 51st state. Denmark firmly opposes any negotiations over Greenland, while Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejects the idea of statehood. The discussion includes historical context, potential legislation, and the global implications of these ambitions. The video concludes with an analysis of the seriousness of Trump's intentions and the potential changes in US international policy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What territories did Trump express interest in acquiring during the news conference?

Cuba and Puerto Rico

Hawaii and Alaska

Greenland and Panama Canal

Iceland and Bermuda

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Denmark's response to Trump's interest in Greenland?

They remained silent

They offered a trade deal

They firmly stated Greenland is not for sale

They agreed to negotiate

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Trump's vision for Canada according to his posts?

To merge with Mexico

To become the 51st state of the US

To become a US ally

To form a new trade agreement

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau respond to Trump's idea?

He had no comment

He strongly opposed it

He was open to discussions

He supported the idea

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical context is provided about US interest in Greenland?

Greenland was once part of the US

The US has never shown interest in Greenland

Greenland has always been a US ally

President Truman also considered acquiring Greenland

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legislative proposal is mentioned regarding the Gulf of Mexico?

To make it a protected area

To rename it the Gulf of America

To expand its boundaries

To sell it to another country

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential global impact could result from the US acquiring more land?

It would strengthen US alliances

It could send a message to Russia and China

It would have no impact

It would improve global trade