Steve Bannon

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/steve-bannon

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 Steve Bannon born?November 27, 1953
2. Where was Steve Bannon born?Norfolk, Virginia
3. What jobs did Steve Bannon have before he started working in politics?Steve Bannon was a Navy officer, an investment banker at Goldman Sachs, the acting director of Biosphere 2, and an executive producer of 18 Hollywood films.
4. How did Steve Bannon help start Breitbart News?He co‑founded Breitbart News in 2007 and became its executive chairman, turning it into a major conservative media outlet.

Alt-right: A far-right political movement characterized by a rejection of mainstream conservatism and often associated with white nationalism and anti-establishment sentiments.
Populism: A political philosophy that appeals to the interests and concerns of ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups.
Investment Banker: A financial professional who assists individuals, corporations, and governments in raising capital by underwriting and acting as the agent in the issuance of securities.
Contempt of Congress: A federal offense for individuals who refuse to comply with a lawful summons or subpoena issued by a congressional committee.