CLEAN : "I don't know how I'm going to manage": Cost of living protest in Glasgow

CLEAN : "I don't know how I'm going to manage": Cost of living protest in Glasgow

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The transcript discusses the economic challenges faced by citizens due to government mismanagement and rising costs of living, including electricity and fuel. It highlights the public's dissatisfaction and the need for collective action to address these issues. The speaker emphasizes the power of public protest to influence government policies and the difficult choices people face between basic needs like heating and eating.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the financial challenges mentioned in the first section?

Decreasing food prices

Rising electricity costs

Lowering National Insurance contributions

Increasing wages

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is suggested as a way to make the government listen to public concerns?

Writing more letters

Organizing silent protests

Making noise and raising awareness

Ignoring the issues

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group is particularly affected by the rising fuel costs?

Business owners

Government officials

Single-parent families

Wealthy families

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What difficult choice do people face due to rising fuel costs?

Deciding whether to travel or stay home

Deciding whether to save or spend money

Choosing between heating their homes or buying food

Choosing between buying clothes or shoes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage increase in gas and electricity prices is mentioned?

30%

50%

60%

70%