Daily News Article - October 26, 2010
1. a) Where is Guam? (Be specific)
b) What is the population of Guam?
c) How is Guam connected to the U.S.?
2. a) What additions is the U.S. military making to its base on Guam?
b) Why is this significant?
c) Why is the military making the additions to the base on Guam?
3. What concerns do residents of Guam have about the expanded military base?
4. a) For what reasons is China expanding its fleet in the Pacific?
b) China does not currently have the capability to challenge U.S. supremacy in the Pacific. How is it working to build up its navy?
5. a) What is an atoll?
b) How is the U.S. military currently using the Diego Garcia atoll?
c) What plans does the U.S. have for its facilities on the Indian Ocean atoll of Diego Garcia?
6. What is your reaction to U.S. plans for Guam and Diego Garcia to counter China's military build-up?