Shri Thanedar

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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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/shri-thanedar

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. When was Shri Thanedar born?February 22, 1955
2. What is the state legislative service?Member of the Michigan House of Representatives (2021-2023)
3. What is the gubernatorial candidacy?Democratic primary candidate for Governor of Michigan in 2018
4. Who is Shri Thanedar?Shri Thanedar is a businessman, author, and politician from Michigan who now serves in the U.S. Congress.
5. What did he do before becoming a politician?He started as a successful entrepreneur, running his own businesses and writing books.

U.S. House of Representatives: One of the two chambers of the U.S. Congress, where representation is based on state population.
Michigan House of Representatives: The lower chamber of the Michigan Legislature, responsible for enacting state laws and policies.
Gubernatorial Election: The election process for choosing the chief executive officer of a U.S. state.
Public Service: The act of working for the government or a non-profit organization to benefit the community or society.