Obama's Influence on Brexit Debate

Obama's Influence on Brexit Debate

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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After intense negotiations at the EU summit in Brussels, a deal was reached, setting the Brexit vote for June 23. Campaigns began, with the Remain side initially struggling. In April, President Obama visited the UK, expressing strong support for the Remain campaign, emphasizing the challenges Brexit would pose for future US-UK trade deals. His comments about the UK being 'at the back of the queue' for trade agreements sparked significant public and media reaction. Despite Obama's intervention, the polls remained close, with the outcome of the referendum uncertain until the end.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the EU summit in Brussels?

A deal was reached after 30 hours of negotiations.

The summit ended without any agreement.

The vote was postponed indefinitely.

The EU decided to expel the UK.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of the EU summit in Brussels?

Addressing the refugee crisis.

Negotiating a deal for the UK referendum.

Planning a new EU budget.

Discussing climate change.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did David Cameron engage to support the remain campaign?

The Chancellor of Germany

The President of the United States

The President of France

The Prime Minister of Canada

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was President Obama's stance on Brexit?

He opposed Brexit.

He had no opinion on Brexit.

He was indifferent to Brexit.

He supported Brexit.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Obama's intervention considered poorly timed?

It was during a US election.

It coincided with a major EU holiday.

It was after the referendum had concluded.

It was during a period of tension with Russia.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Obama humorously suggest about the UK's position in trade negotiations?

The UK would have no queue.

The UK would lead the queue.

The UK would be at the back of the queue.

The UK would be at the front of the queue.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Obama's comments affect the remain campaign?

They had no impact.

They were seen as a major boost.

They weakened the campaign.

They were ignored by the media.

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