Primer vuelo regular de EEUU a La Habana en medio siglo

Primer vuelo regular de EEUU a La Habana en medio siglo

Assessment

Interactive Video

World Languages, Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the first US commercial flight to Havana in over 50 years, marking a significant step in US-Cuba relations. Previously, travelers relied on charter flights with lengthy check-ins. A new agreement between the US and Cuba aims to restore commercial air travel, a major diplomatic move since Raúl Castro and Barack Obama announced plans to renew bilateral relations. However, President-elect Donald Trump has criticized Obama's approach, casting uncertainty on future policies. Other airlines, like JetBlue, are also planning flights to Havana.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the American Airlines flight landing in Havana?

It marked the first commercial flight from the US to Cuba in over 50 years.

It was a military flight disguised as a commercial one.

It was the first flight from Europe to Cuba.

It was the first flight to land at a new airport in Havana.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Before the agreement, how did Americans typically travel to Cuba?

By direct commercial flights

By cruise ships

By charter flights

By private jets

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant outcome of the agreement signed in February between the US and Cuba?

The lifting of all travel restrictions

The introduction of a new currency in Cuba

The opening of a new embassy in Havana

The restoration of commercial air travel

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was President-elect Donald Trump's stance on the US-Cuba relations restored by Obama?

He was indifferent to the changes.

He criticized the approach taken by Obama.

He planned to expand the relations further.

He fully supported the restoration.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which other airline was mentioned as having flights scheduled to Havana?

United Airlines

Southwest Airlines

JetBlue

Delta Airlines