How Maryland's Governor Brought Peace to Baltimore

The transcript discusses the crisis in Baltimore following Freddie Gray's death in police custody. The governor, newly sworn in, faced the worst violence in 47 years. He declared a state of emergency, called the National Guard, and restored order while allowing peaceful protests. The governor engaged with the community to address concerns and reflected on the effectiveness of the response compared to other protests across America.

What event triggered the riots in Baltimore?

• A natural disaster

• A political scandal

• Freddie Gray's death in police custody

• An economic crisis

How did the governor initially respond to the Baltimore crisis?

• By resigning from his position

• By holding a press conference

• By declaring a state of emergency

• By ignoring the situation

What measures were taken to restore order in Baltimore?

• Evacuating the city

• Shutting down all public transportation

• Deploying the National Guard and extra police officers

• Imposing a city-wide curfew

What did the governor do to address community concerns?

• Organized a charity event

• Held a series of public speeches

• Launched a social media campaign

• Walked the streets and listened to residents

What broader issue did the Baltimore crisis foreshadow?

• Protests and violence in other American cities

• Political elections

• Economic downturns

• Environmental disasters