NOTE to Students: Before answering the questions, read the “Background” and watch the videos under “Resources” below.

1. What countries is President Trump visiting on his almost weeklong trip to Asia?

2. a) During the first stop, which two countries finalized a peace deal?
b) Who did they credit for establishing the truce between the two?

3. a) List the countries that signed rare earth and critical minerals agreements with the U.S.
b) What is the significance of these agreements?

4. What is the aim of the U.S./Japan agreement on rare earth elements and critical minerals?

5. Re-read the Background. Consider this information as well as the videos under "Resources."
a) Before reading/viewing, what did you know about the president's trip to Asia - or the purpose of his trip?
b) What did you learn that you think all Americans should know?
c) What is your reaction to the president's trade deals, etc. on his trip? (encouraged, discouraged, etc....)?

6. There is a lot to cover from Trump's trip. How thorough/concise/accurate do you think the media was in its coverage? Explain your answer. (If you didn't know the president was on a weeklong trip to Asia, why do you think this is so?)

7. Whether Democrat or Republican, progressive, liberal, or conservative, how should Americans view the president's trip to Asia? Explain your answer.

CHALLENGE: Follow the last two days of President Trump's trip and his meetings in South Korea and with President Xi Jinping. What was the outcome? What stood out to you as being important/significant?