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RH.CCS.7 Grades 6-12: Students are asked to locate a country or geographical area on a map, connecting information with a specific location. Then, students answer a series of quiz questions based on a current news event happening in that location. Students must combine their prior knowledge with information presented in the question to determine the correct answers.

Haiti’s gangs help oust political leader -- 03/18/2024

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Q: Haiti’s prime minister agreed to resign last week after powerful warring gangs united and shut down the nation’s airport to prevent the politician from returning to the country. Where is Haiti on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola?

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