What on Earth is happening in the U.S. in January 2020?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXAv2cDkWAA 

 

 

General Discussion 

• Summarize what happened on January 6 in the United States. 

• Give your opinion on whether American democracy will become more or less secure in the short term and in the long term. 

• How do you think European opinions on the U.S. government have changed recently? 

 

Dialogue 

You and a friend are members of your school’s current events club. At the end of the club meeting, you break up into pairs to discuss the recent events in the U.S. Capitol. Make sure to discuss: 

• Why did protesters storm the Capitol building? 

• Do you think President Trump should be removed or resign from office in his last week? 

Evaluate the role of social media in spreading disinformation about elections. Did Twitter and Facebook make the right move by banning Trump from their platforms?