Why Trade Trumps All Issues in 2016 U.S. Election

Why Trade Trumps All Issues in 2016 U.S. Election

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Business, Social Studies, Life Skills

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The video discusses the significance of trade in the 2016 election, highlighting how both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump address trade issues, albeit with different approaches. Trade is portrayed as a metaphor for job concerns, with a focus on job creation and sector-specific performance since 2000. The discussion emphasizes the decline in manufacturing jobs and its political implications, particularly in swing states, where job loss is a critical issue for voters. The video concludes by noting Trump's effective arguments in the debate, which Clinton struggled to counter.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What trade agreement did Hillary Clinton reconsider during the 2016 election?

TPP

NAFTA

GATT

CAFTA

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sector experienced significant job losses between 2000 and 2009?

Service sector

Manufacturing

Healthcare

Technology

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the unemployment rate mentioned in the video after the recession ended?

3.8%

5.5%

6.2%

4.9%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which line represents the professional services sector in the job market chart?

Gray line

Blue line

Orange line

White line

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did Hillary Clinton face during the debate regarding job losses?

Difficulty in rebutting Trump's arguments

Inability to address healthcare

Failure to discuss education

Lack of data