Common Core State Standard
RH.CCS.7 Grades 6-12: Students are asked to locate a country or geographical area on a map, connecting information with a specific location. Then, students answer a series of quiz questions based on a current news event happening in that location. Students must combine their prior knowledge with information presented in the question to determine the correct answers.

Mexico's presidential candidates vow change in drug war -- 06/25/2012

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Q: The top three contenders in Sunday's presidential election have all promised a major shift in Mexico’s drug war strategy, placing a higher priority on reducing violence in Mexico than on blocking the flow of drugs to the United States. Where is Mexico on this map?

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