1. What formal declaration did President Obama make in his Oval Office address to the nation Tuesday night?

2. What did the President emphasize about the war in Afghanistan?

3. a) How did Republican leader Senator Mitch McConnell respond to President Obama's speech?
b) Do you agree with Sen. McConnell's response? Explain your answer.

4. What domestic policy did President Obama address in his speech last night?

5. How did the President's remarks to the troops at Fort Bliss differ from statements he had made when he was a presidential candidate? (see para. 11)

CHALLENGE QUESTION: Watch President Obama's address to the nation at whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/08/31/president-obamas-address-end-combat-mission-iraq.
a)  What do you think was the overall purpose of the President's speech?
b)  What was the tone of the President's speech?
c)  Do you think this was an effective speech?  Explain your answer.
d)  Do you think the President accomplished his goal with this speech?  Explain your answer.
e)  Ask a parent how he/she views the speech.