Protests Continue In DC One Day After Ferguson Grand Jury Decision

Protests Continue In DC One Day After Ferguson Grand Jury Decision

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Business

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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The transcript discusses the need for a living wage in DC, highlighting how corporations avoid paying fair wages by influencing politicians and exploiting workers. It emphasizes the importance of community support and unity in standing against unfair practices and calls for change, declaring a new day in DC.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tactic do corporations use to avoid paying fair wages according to the video?

They increase working hours.

They provide extensive health benefits.

They influence politicians and hire lobbyists.

They offer free housing.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do corporations exploit workers to avoid providing benefits?

By offering temporary positions.

By providing unpaid internships.

By scheduling them for 39 hours a week.

By offering part-time contracts.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the community's stance on poverty wages?

They support it for economic growth.

They refuse to stand for it.

They are indifferent to it.

They accept it as a norm.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the community's approach to supporting those affected by unfair wages?

They provide financial aid.

They relocate them to other cities.

They ignore the issue.

They stand with and support them.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the stakeholders addressed in the call for a new day in DC?

The police, Walton family, DC council, and Mayor Bowser.

The local businesses and schools.

The neighboring states and their governors.

The federal government and international organizations.