PLEASE NOTE:  Daily posting and “Answers” emails will end for the school year on Friday, May 29th.

1. For each of the 3 countries, give the following information:
a) capital
b) location/the countries that share its borders
c) the religious breakdown of the population
d) the type of government
e) the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
f) the population
[Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.  NOTE: Some answers can still be found at the WorldFactBook (a, b and d)  — however, we have determined that it is no longer always accurate for c, e and f.  Instead, the most accurate for these answers is Wikipedia – search there for “Religion in ___” or “Politics of ____” for the leaders.  Just do an internet search for “Population of ___.”]

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

2. For GREAT BRITAIN:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) How did Queen Elizabeth, who 70 years ago was Princess Elizabeth, commemorate the 70th anniversary of VE day?
c) What were the main events held in the UK to commemorate VE day?

3. For THE UNITED STATES:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Do you think schools and/or individual communities should have marked this day?  Explain your answer.

4. For RUSSIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Why didn’t the U.S. and most Western countries send representatives to the Russian commemoration?
c) Compare the way Russia commemorated VE Day with the way the UK (Europe) and the U.S. commemorated VE Day.

PLEASE NOTE:  Daily posting and “Answers” emails will end for the school year on Friday, May 29th.