CLEAN: Haiti now has 'best chance to escape legacy of poverty': Clinton

CLEAN: Haiti now has 'best chance to escape legacy of poverty': Clinton

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Social Studies, Geography, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses Haiti's potential to overcome its historical challenges of poverty and oppression. It highlights plans to improve the health system with international support from countries like the US, Canada, France, and Brazil. The focus is on building a modern economy through education. Despite challenges, there is optimism about Haiti's future, with a committed government and international aid. Voluntary efforts and financial aspects of aid are also discussed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's perspective on Haiti's current opportunity?

Haiti should focus solely on tourism.

Haiti should isolate itself from international support.

Haiti has the best chance to escape its history of poverty and neglect.

Haiti has no chance to overcome its challenges.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries are mentioned as having a significant interest in supporting Haiti?

US, Canada, France, and Brazil

China and India

Russia and Japan

Germany and Italy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is considered essential for building a modern economy in Haiti?

Reducing international trade

Expanding the tourism industry

Focusing on agriculture

Increasing the number of people going to university

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker view the current Haitian government?

As dramatically better than previous administrations

As focused only on military strength

As ineffective and corrupt

As uninterested in development

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is highlighted as a challenge in voluntary work and financing in developing countries?

Slow progress and low financing

High levels of corruption

Lack of interest from volunteers

Excessive government intervention