CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- February 12, 2008

1. How many Guantanamo detainees is the U.S. government planning to charge in connection with the September 11 attacks? According to the program, what are some of the charges being brought against these individuals?

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2. What punishment is the U.S. government planning to seek for these defendants? What are your thoughts regarding this plan?

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3. Do you think that it is possible for these defendants to get a fair trial? Why or why not?

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4. According to the report, what evidence suggests that genes might play a role in shaping people's political views?

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5. What factors do you think influence your political opinions? Explain.

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6. According to the report, how has Robert Johnson contributed to the cable television industry?

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7. What impact do you think that the BET network has had on the American television landscape?

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8. Who are some of the pioneering African-American baseball players featured in the segment? What were some of their accomplishments?

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9. Why was Jackie Robinson's debut in Major League Baseball significant?

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10. In your view, how have professional sports in the United States changed since they became integrated?

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