United States Agency for International Development

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/united-states-agency-for-international-development

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 United States Agency for International Development built?1961
2. What is the average annual budget (2001-2024)?$23 billion
3. What is the countries of operation?Over 100
4. What is USAID and why was it created?USAID is a U.S. agency that helps other countries with money and programs. It was started in 1961 to support new nations and show how the U.S. can help people peacefully during the Cold War.
5. How does USAID help people around the world?USAID gives aid for health, food, and schools. It also helps build good governments and keeps people safe from disease.

Soft Power: The ability to influence others through attraction and persuasion, often via cultural or ideological appeal.
Cold War: A period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies from 1947 to 1991.
Democratic Governance: The principles and practices of governing a country in a way that upholds democratic values and citizen participation.
Humanitarian Assistance: Aid provided to people in need, especially during emergencies and disasters, focusing on alleviating suffering.