Understanding CMUs and Their Impact

Understanding CMUs and Their Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, History

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video discusses the treatment of prisoners in Communications Management Units (CMUs) in the U.S., highlighting their severe restrictions and the lack of transparency surrounding them. It presents case studies of prisoners like Daniel McGowan and Yassin Aref, who are held in CMUs due to their political beliefs or actions. The video also explores the historical context of political prisons and ongoing legal challenges against CMUs. The speaker shares personal experiences visiting a CMU and emphasizes the importance of public awareness and advocacy for prisoners' rights.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason the author investigates CMUs?

To support the government's actions

To promote prison reform

To expose secretive government actions

To argue the innocence of prisoners

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do CMUs differ from solitary confinement?

They are for non-violent offenders only

They allow more freedom

They are located overseas

They impose severe communication restrictions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common characteristic of many CMU prisoners?

They are predominantly Muslim

They have all attempted escape

They are all political leaders

They are all non-violent offenders

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Daniel McGowan transferred to a CMU?

For his anti-government beliefs

For attempting to escape

For violent behavior

For his religious views

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the author's experience when visiting a CMU?

He was allowed to interview prisoners freely

He was monitored and restricted in communication

He was denied entry

He was able to publish his findings immediately

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical practice does the author compare CMUs to?

Solitary confinement in the 1960s

Public executions

Open-air prisons

Community service punishments

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the government's stated purpose for CMUs?

To separate violent offenders

To provide educational opportunities

To house prisoners with 'inspirational significance'

To rehabilitate prisoners

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