1. For U.S., give the following information: 

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. 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
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. Answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

NOTE: Before answering the following questions, watch the video under “Resources” below.

2. For U.S.:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Twenty crew members were initially rescued. How long were the remaining four men trapped inside the capsized cargo ship before being rescued?
c) What were the weather conditions when the ship capsized?
d) What caused the ship to capsize?
e) How many cars was the Golden Ray cargo ship carrying?
f) Watch the video under “Resources.” What one word do you think probably best describes the last man’s feeling when he was rescued? Explain your answer.
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