The U.S. Economy Gained 225,000 New Jobs In January

The U.S. Economy Gained 225,000 New Jobs In January

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The video discusses job growth in the US, highlighting the addition of 25,000 new jobs in January, which exceeded analysts' expectations by 65,000. Key sectors like construction, health care, transportation, and warehousing experienced significant growth. The US has averaged 211,000 new jobs per month over the past three months, with unemployment remaining low. The video compares job growth under Presidents Trump and Obama, noting Trump's success in manufacturing despite a recent decline in that sector.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sectors experienced the most significant job growth in January?

Construction and Health Care

Agriculture and Mining

Technology and Finance

Retail and Education

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was the average number of jobs added per month over the past three months?

211,000

300,000

150,000

100,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of President Trump's key campaign promises related to the economy?

Reducing taxes

Lowering interest rates

Creating more jobs

Increasing exports

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many jobs did President Trump add during his term compared to President Obama?

6.7 million, surpassing Obama

6.7 million, not surpassing Obama

10 million, surpassing Obama

8 million, equal to Obama

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which sector did President Trump achieve more job growth than President Obama?

Technology

Manufacturing

Healthcare

Finance