More National Guard Troops Head to Ferguson

More National Guard Troops Head to Ferguson

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The video covers the rapid growth of the US economy, highlighting a significant GDP increase driven by consumer spending and a better business environment. It then shifts to the unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, following a grand jury's decision not to indict a police officer, leading to protests and violence. The video also discusses an insider trading case involving Citadel and Dell, where several individuals were convicted. Finally, it highlights Apple's milestone of becoming the first US company valued at over $700 billion.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the revised GDP growth rate for the US in the third quarter?

2.5%

3.9%

4.6%

5.2%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event triggered the unrest in Ferguson, MO?

A new law was passed

A grand jury decided not to indict a police officer

A grand jury indicted a police officer

A police officer was promoted

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How did President Obama respond to the Ferguson unrest?

He visited Ferguson

He declared a state of emergency

He urged for peaceful protests and police restraint

He called for more police action

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company was involved in the insider trading case mentioned?

Apple

Dell

Google

Microsoft

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What milestone did Apple achieve according to the transcript?

First US company to reach $700 billion in value

First US company to reach $600 billion in value

First US company to reach $500 billion in value

First US company to reach $800 billion in value