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 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 197 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 is true of foreign aid?
A. Foreign aid to countries has decreased significantly since WWII.
B. Foreign aid can only be provided for social welfare concerns.
C. The United States gives the highest percentage of gross national income of all countries in the world.
D. Most foreign aid is bilaterial.
Answer: D
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