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Social Studies

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The video covers three main news stories: Boris Johnson's launch of his election campaign with promises to finalize Brexit, the controversy in Kansas City over the removal of Martin Luther King Jr.'s name from a street, and the escalating violence in Hong Kong amid ongoing protests. Each story highlights significant political and social issues, from Brexit and election strategies in the UK to racial tensions in the US and political unrest in Hong Kong.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Boris Johnson promise to achieve if the Tories won the general election?

End the Brexit process

Build new schools

Increase taxes

Reduce healthcare funding

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the controversy over the street name change in Kansas City?

It was a temporary change

It was too expensive

It was done without following procedure

It was not popular among residents

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the accusation against those opposing the street name change in Kansas City?

They were too busy

They were not informed

They were not residents

They were racist

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to a pro-Beijing politician in Hong Kong?

They were elected

They were stabbed

They resigned

They moved abroad

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the violence in Hong Kong?

It led to peace talks

It resulted in new laws

It affected both sides of the protests

It was ignored by the media

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