1. What is the purpose of the "trusted traveler" status granted to foreign countries by the Department of Homeland Security?

2. List the countries that have been granted "trusted traveler" status by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

3. How many of the 9/11 terrorists were from Saudi Arabia?

4. a) Who made the decision to grant Saudi Arabia "trusted traveler" status?
b) Why was this decision made?
c) How has Saudi Arabia's status with the U.S. changed since 2010?

5. Read the "Background" below the questions, and watch the videos under "Resources." Why do you think the Obama administration has given Trusted Traveler status to all Saudis?
b) Why do you think the Obama administration chose to give this status to Saudi Arabia, but not to our allies (England, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, etc.)?  
c)  Ask a parent the same questions.

6. The decision to grant Saudi Arabia "trusted traveler" status was made in January. Why do you think this news was not widely publicized by the media?
CHALLENGE: How many news stories can you find about DHS change in policy toward Saudi travelers?