1. Define sanctions.

2. a) Who did President Obama impose sanctions on on Monday? Be specific.
b) What is the purpose of these sanctions?

3. What will the sanctions on this group of people actually do/prevent them from doing?

4. How did these officials respond to the sanctions imposed on them?

5. What does the ABC News report say is a clue that these newly imposed sanctions will not be effective?

6. What do President Obama and the European Union plan to do if these sanctions do not result in their desired outcome?

7. a) Why do you think President Obama did not include President Putin on the list?
b) Do you think he should have done so for the sanctions to be effective?
c) Ask a parent and your teacher the same question.