Biden Touts Job Gains, Acknowledges Inflation Pressures

Biden Touts Job Gains, Acknowledges Inflation Pressures

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The video discusses the significant economic recovery in America, highlighting the creation of 678,000 new jobs in February and a total of 7.4 million jobs during the presidency. The unemployment rate has fallen to 3.8%, the fastest decline in history. Despite tight family budgets, many Americans are earning more than last year. Job gains are broad across various sectors, and workers without high school degrees have seen record low unemployment rates. Wage growth is notable in sectors like transportation and warehousing. The progress in fighting COVID-19 allows Americans to return to work safely. However, inflation remains a challenge, and controlling prices is a top priority.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the total number of jobs created during the presidency as mentioned in the video?

6.4 million

7.4 million

5.4 million

8.4 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sector was NOT mentioned as having broad-based job gains in February?

Construction

Technology

Leisure and Hospitality

Retail

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the unemployment rate among workers without high school degrees?

6.3%

4.3%

3.3%

5.3%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of adult Americans were fully vaccinated according to the video?

80%

70%

65%

75%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is identified as the top priority to address ongoing economic challenges?

Increasing job creation

Controlling inflation

Reducing taxes

Boosting exports