VOICED : Student debt in spotlight in 2020 race

VOICED : Student debt in spotlight in 2020 race

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses Haley Walters' graduation from community college and her plans to attend Berkeley University and law school, accumulating significant student debt. It highlights the broader issue of student loans affecting millions of Americans and its prominence in the 2020 presidential campaign. Advocacy for debt-free education and support for candidates like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, who propose solutions for student debt, are also covered.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason Haley Walters is willing to incur $100,000 in debt?

To buy a new car

To travel the world

To complete her education

To start a business

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Americans are estimated to be paying off student loans?

10 million

45 million

60 million

25 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key issues in the 2020 presidential campaign related to education?

Building more schools

Increasing teacher salaries

Student debt cancellation

Reducing class sizes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Cody supporting in the political arena for their stance on education?

Joe Biden

Donald Trump

Kamala Harris

Bernie Sanders

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the solutions proposed by Cody's nonprofit for dealing with student debt?

Reducing the number of colleges

Debt cancellation for certain groups

Offering more scholarships

Increasing tuition fees