CLEAN : Bradley Mannings supporters react to news

CLEAN : Bradley Mannings supporters react to news

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Journalism

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the verdict of Bradley Manning, highlighting his motivations to aid the American public and the lack of serious damage from his actions. It criticizes the military's influence on news and the conviction of whistleblowers like Manning and Edward Snowden. The need for government transparency is emphasized, pointing out the injustice faced by whistleblowers compared to untried war criminals. The video also critiques the lack of transparency in Obama's administration despite his campaign promises.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction to Bradley Manning's verdict regarding aiding the enemy?

Satisfaction with the espionage conviction

Approval of the military's influence on news

Disappointment over the espionage conviction

Indifference to the verdict

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's opinion on the military's role in dictating news dissemination?

It is necessary for national security

It should be limited to protect freedom of information

It is beneficial for public awareness

It is irrelevant to the public

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest is necessary to prevent more whistleblowers like Edward Snowden?

More military control over information

Stricter laws against whistleblowing

More open and transparent government

Increased government secrecy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What injustice is highlighted in the final section regarding war criminals?

They were publicly praised

They were fined heavily

They were not put on trial or jailed

They were given long prison sentences

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker view the change in government transparency since Senator Obama's campaign?

It has become more transparent

It has become less transparent

It has remained the same

It has improved slightly