United States Coast Guard

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/united-states-coast-guard

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 Coast Guard built?January 28, 1915
2. What is the active duty personnel (as of dec 2021)?44,500
3. What is the reservists (as of dec 2021)?7,000
4. Why does the Coast Guard have white hulls?The white hulls help the Coast Guard show friendly help, do rescue missions, and enforce laws without looking like a warship.
5. How many people work in the Coast Guard?About 44,500 active duty, 7,000 reservists, plus civilians and volunteers help.

Maritime Law Enforcement: The application of legal statutes and regulations within maritime environments to ensure compliance and deter illicit activities.
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ): A maritime zone extending 200 nautical miles from a country's coast, where it has special rights regarding exploration and resource use.
Transnational Threats: Dangers or illegal activities that cross national borders, such as terrorism, piracy, and drug trafficking.
Soft Power: The ability to influence others through attraction and persuasion rather than coercion or payment, often through cultural or humanitarian means.