Calais migrant crisis described as "very concerning", one man has died while migrants attempted to storm the Channel Tun

Calais migrant crisis described as "very concerning", one man has died while migrants attempted to storm the Channel Tun

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses the ongoing migrant crisis at the Eurotunnel site in Calais, where up to 5000 migrants are attempting to breach security to reach England. The situation has caused significant delays for legitimate travelers, particularly truckers. Migrants, undeterred by the risks, continue to play cat-and-mouse with the police. The UK government is responding by enhancing security measures, including additional fencing and riot police. Despite these efforts, the large number of migrants poses a significant challenge.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason migrants are gathering in Calais?

To seek asylum in France

To cross the channel to England

To protest against local authorities

To find employment opportunities

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge do truckers face due to the migrant crisis?

Higher toll fees

Increased fuel costs

Long waiting times

Road closures

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What solution does a truck driver suggest for handling the migrant crisis?

Negotiating with migrants

Increasing toll fees

Deploying the military

Building more roads

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measures are being discussed by authorities to address the migrant issue?

Increasing security fencing

Reducing train services

Offering free transport to migrants

Closing the Eurotunnel

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential consequence of the closing window for migrants?

Migration to other countries

Increased cooperation with authorities

More desperate attempts to cross

Decreased attempts to cross

Discover more resources for Social Studies