CLEAN : Protesters take to the streets of New York City as eviction moratorium expires

CLEAN : Protesters take to the streets of New York City as eviction moratorium expires

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Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses the potential consequences of ending the eviction moratorium in New York City, highlighting the risk of eviction for thousands of women and children of color. It emphasizes the urgency of the situation, given the ongoing pandemic and winter season, and calls for action against landlords exploiting the crisis. The transcript also mentions a protest organized to oppose the resumption of eviction proceedings.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern if the moratorium ends during winter and a pandemic?

Higher utility bills

Rise in evictions and homelessness

More public protests

Increased traffic congestion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it considered unacceptable to start eviction proceedings at the end of the moratorium?

It will result in mass evictions during a pandemic

It will increase the number of school dropouts

It will cause a rise in food prices

It will lead to overcrowded public transport

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated number of people facing eviction in New York?

500,000

250,000

1,000,000

100,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the criticism against landlords in the context of the eviction moratorium?

They are reducing rent prices

They are exploiting the crisis for profit

They are improving housing conditions

They are offering free housing

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is being called for in response to the landlords' behavior?

Increased rent prices

More lenient eviction policies

Stricter regulations against exploitation

Subsidies for landlords