Daily News Article - February 21, 2007
1. a) Who was William Wilberforce? Be specific.
b) Why has a production company made a movie about William Wilberforce now?
2. a) What is the Amazing Change Campaign?
b) What is the goal of the Amazing Change Campaign?
c) Why is the Campaign going to send their petition to Congress and world leaders?
3. What positive impact has the movie "Amazing Grace" and the Amazing Change Campaign already had on U.S. lawmakers, according to Walden Media?
4. a) What type of slavery exists today?
b) In what countries is slavery still being practiced today?
c) Were you aware that slavery exists today?
(Visit TheAmazingChange.com to learn more about modern day slavery and what is being done to end it.)
5. This article is about modern day slavery. Why do you think is it then optimistic in tone?