Presidential Podcast-George Washington Describe how Lillian Cunningham begins the episode (before the intro song plays). Why do you think she started the episode that way?

Who is she interviewing for the episode and what makes the source credible?

Write down a brief summary of the president's upbringing and college years (where/how/when he grew up, important influences, etc.).

4. Cunningham almost always asks the interviewee what it would be like to go on a blind date with the president she's focusing on. Write down the interviewee's response below. If she doesn't ask, then write down an insight you heard about the President's personality.

5. How did the person become president? What offices did he hold before becoming president?

6. What important events, executive orders, or laws occurred during this presidency?

Background information: this is an article by will irvin, a correspondent for the new york tribune. irvin wrote this piece in april 1915, while reporting from the western front. at the time that irvin wrote this piece, the united states had declared neutrality in the war. boulogne, april 25. – the gaseous vapor which the germans used against the french divisions near ypres last thursday, contrary to the rules of the hague convention, introduces a new element into warfare. the attack of last thursday evening was preceded by the rising of a cloud of vapor, greenish gray and iridescent. that vapor settled to the ground like a swamp mist and drifted toward the french trenches on a brisk wind. its effect on the french was a violent nausea and faintness, followed by an utter collapse. it is believed that the germans, who charged in behind the vapor, met no resistance at all, the french at their front being virtually paralyzed. the effect of the noxious trench gas seems to be slow in wearing away. the men come out of their nausea in a state of utter collapse. some of the rescued have already died from the after effects. how many of the men left unconscious in the trenches when the french broke died from the fumes it is impossible to say, since those trenches were at once occupied by the germans. –will irvin, 1915 what were the effects of the poison gas, according to the reporter? a.) the french were victorious over the germans. b.) soldiers suffered from nausea and began to pass out, while some even died. c.) there were few effects, and the battle continued. d.) the gas was yellow and caused the men’s skin to blister.

What former head of the cuban secret service was charged with protecting the country's prime minister for nearly 50 years?

Enlightenment thinkers most contributed to the development of whichpolitical idea? a. religious leaders should play the largest role in establishing asociety's laws.b. democratic governments have the responsibility to protect humanrights.c. criminals must be punished harshly if a society is to maintainorder.d. written constitutions place unnecessary restrictions ongovernments' powers.