SAGE News Clips: Hurricane Matthew DevastationDescription: In this video, we see residents displaying the results of Hurricane Matthew's devastation on the island of Haiti. There are very few words in this video but the visuals are exceptional! We see disaster, hear winds and rains, and witness the arrival of aid from U.S. cargo planes. Local Haitians unload cargo planes with bags of food aid stamped with the U.S. flag as the thought of relief comes to those who are nearby.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 30, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Which of the following might a conflict theorist theorize after watching this video?
A. After the 2010 earthquake, and more recently with the 2016 hurricane, Haitians lack the ability to solve their own problems, and thus need outside intervention.
B. The swift reaction to the disasters and U.S. aid demonstrate how humanity is generally stable and all-encompassing.
C. After the 2010 earthquake and the 2016 hurricane, Haitians must not be working hard enough to build a more solid infrastructure.
D. With two devastating natural events in the last few years, Haitians must engage with macro-level institutions to build infrastructure that will help create a more equitable society that is better able to respond to disasters in a way that benefits all its members.
Answer: D
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