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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.

Obama delays withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan -- 10/19/2015

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Q: President Barack Obama announced last week that U.S. forces will remain in Afghanistan at their current levels throughout much of 2016, an acknowledgment that America's longest war won't be concluded during his presidency. Where is Afghanistan?

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