Presidency of Donald Trump

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/presidency-of-donald-trump

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Presidency of Donald Trump known for?Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
2. What is the inauguration date?January 20, 2017
3. What is the last day in office?January 20, 2021
4. What were some big changes Donald Trump made while he was president?He lowered taxes with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, rolled back many rules, pushed for a border wall, and changed trade deals like leaving the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Paris climate agreement.
5. Why did people say Donald Trump was different from other presidents?He used Twitter to talk directly to people, had a background in real estate and TV, and tried to do things in ways that were not usual for presidents.

Populism: A political approach that appeals to ordinary people who feel their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups.
Deregulation: The reduction or elimination of government rules and regulations that affect businesses and industries.
Polarization: The division of political attitudes into two extreme and opposing camps, with little middle ground.
Impeachment: The process by which a legislative body brings charges against a public official for misconduct, potentially leading to removal from office.